Lesson Plan
Our Classroom, Our Community!
Students will identify and demonstrate at least three positive classroom behaviors, and explain how these behaviors contribute to a respectful learning environment.
Understanding and practicing positive classroom behaviors helps create a safe, supportive, and fun learning space for everyone. It also helps students learn better and make friends.
Audience
2nd Grade DLI Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive discussion, visual examples, role-playing, and guided practice.
Materials
Our Classroom, Our Community! Slide Deck, Behavior Scenario Worksheet, and Behavior Role-Play Cards
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
- Review the Our Classroom, Our Community! Slide Deck and familiarize yourself with the content. Ensure slides are ready for presentation.
- Print copies of the Behavior Scenario Worksheet for each student.
- Prepare the Behavior Role-Play Cards by printing and cutting them out. Review the scenarios to facilitate discussions.
- Arrange the classroom for group activities, ensuring students can easily collaborate.
- Review all generated materials as needed to ensure smooth delivery.
Step 1
Warm-Up: What Makes a Great Class?
5 minutes
- Begin by asking students: “What does a great classroom look, sound, and feel like?” Record their ideas on the board or chart paper. (Teacher Note: This activates prior knowledge and sets the stage for discussing behaviors.)
- Show Slide 2 and briefly discuss the question.
Step 2
Introducing Classroom Behaviors
10 minutes
- Use the Our Classroom, Our Community! Slide Deck to guide the discussion.
- Present Slide 3 and introduce the concept of
Step 3
Activity: What To Do?
5 minutes
- Distribute the Behavior Scenario Worksheet to students.
- Explain that they will read or listen to scenarios and decide the best positive behavior to use. Explain that they can write or draw their answer.
- Provide a few minutes for students to work individually or in pairs.
Step 4
Review and Discussion
5 minutes
- Bring the class back together.
- Ask students to share their answers from the Behavior Scenario Worksheet. Facilitate a brief discussion for each scenario, highlighting why certain behaviors are positive and how they impact the classroom community.
- Use Slide 9 to summarize key takeaways about positive behaviors.
Step 5
Cool-Down: My Positive Behavior Pledge
5 minutes
- Ask students to think about one positive behavior they pledge to practice more often in class.
- Have them share their pledge with a partner or write it down on an exit ticket.
- Conclude by reiterating the importance of everyone working together to make the classroom a great place to learn.
Slide Deck
Our Classroom, Our Community!
Working Together for a Great Learning Space!
Welcome students to the lesson. Ensure the title is visible and engaging. You can ask students to briefly share what they think the lesson might be about based on the title.
What Makes a Great Classroom?
What does a great classroom look, sound, and feel like?
Ask students this question and encourage them to share their ideas. Record their responses on the board or chart paper. This helps activate prior knowledge and sets the stage for the discussion on behaviors. Emphasize that a 'great classroom' is a shared responsibility.
Our Classroom Expectations
What are the ways we show respect and help everyone learn?
Introduce the idea of 'expected behaviors' or 'classroom rules.' Explain that these are the things we all agree to do to make our classroom a safe, respectful, and fun place to learn. Emphasize that these are shared expectations that help everyone.
Listening Ears
We listen when others are speaking to learn and show respect.
Discuss what 'listening ears' means. Ask students to show what good listening looks like (eyes on speaker, quiet body). Explain why listening is important (we learn, we show respect). You can model good and bad listening briefly.
Quiet Voices
We use quiet voices so everyone can hear and think clearly.
Discuss what a 'quiet voice' means in different situations (e.g., small group vs. whole class). Talk about when it's okay to talk and when it's important to be quiet. Explain how a quiet voice helps others concentrate.
Walking Bodies
We use walking feet inside the classroom to stay safe and calm.
Explain what a 'walking body' looks like in the classroom (slow, controlled movements). Discuss why running or roughhousing is not safe in the classroom. Emphasize moving safely to prevent accidents and distractions.
Helping Hands
We use our hands to help friends and keep our classroom tidy.
Discuss what 'helping hands' involves (e.g., helping a friend, cleaning up, sharing materials). Talk about how helping hands build a strong community. You can give specific examples of helping hands in your classroom.
Kind Words
We use kind words to make everyone feel welcome and happy.
Introduce 'kind words.' Ask students for examples of kind words and unkind words. Discuss the impact of words on others' feelings. Emphasize speaking respectfully to everyone.
Our Best Classroom!
When we all use these positive behaviors, our classroom is a wonderful place to learn and make friends!
Summarize the key takeaways. Reiterate that when everyone practices these behaviors, the classroom becomes an amazing place to learn and grow. Encourage students to think about which behavior they can focus on today.
Worksheet
Behavior Scenario Worksheet
Name: _________________________
Directions: Read each scenario. Think about the best positive behavior to use. Write or draw your answer in the space provided.
Scenario 1
Your teacher is explaining a new math game, but your friend next to you keeps whispering about recess. You really want to know how to play the game.
What positive behavior should you use?
Scenario 2
It's time to clean up after an art project. There are crayons and paper scraps on your table and on the floor near your desk.
What positive behavior should you use?
Scenario 3
Another student accidentally bumps into your tower of blocks, and it falls down. You feel a little frustrated.
What positive behavior should you use?
Scenario 4
Your classmate is sharing a story about their weekend, and it's a very exciting part!
What positive behavior should you use?
Activity
Behavior Role-Play Cards
Directions: Read each scenario with your group or partner. Discuss what positive behavior would be best to use, and then role-play how you would act.
Card 1: Sharing Time
It's sharing time, and your classmate is talking about their favorite toy. You have something really exciting you want to say right now!
What positive behavior should you use? How would you show it?
Card 2: Group Work
You are working on a group project, and one of your teammates isn't participating much. You want everyone to help.
What positive behavior should you use? How would you show it?
Card 3: Line Up
It's time to line up for recess, and everyone is excited. Some students are pushing to get to the front of the line.
What positive behavior should you use? How would you show it?
Card 4: Asking for Help
You are trying to build a tall tower with blocks, but it keeps falling over. You're getting frustrated and feel like giving up.
What positive behavior should you use? How would you show it?
Card 5: New Friend
A new student joins your class. They seem a little shy during free play time.
What positive behavior should you use? How would you show it?
Card 6: Class Discussion
The teacher asks a question, and you know the answer! You're so excited, you almost shout it out.
What positive behavior should you use? How would you show it?