Lesson Plan
Building Our Community
Students will establish classroom community norms and connections through interactive icebreakers and collaborative activities, fostering trust, respect, and shared responsibility.
Building a positive classroom community from day one helps students feel safe, valued, and motivated. This lesson cultivates relationship skills and social awareness, setting a supportive tone for all future learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Classroom Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Community Circle
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Ball Toss
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaborative Shared Goals
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Exit Ticket
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Together We Thrive
Today's Objectives
Why Community Norms Matter
Icebreaker: Ball Toss
Group Activity: Shared Goals
Reflection & Commitment

Worksheet


Warm Up


Cool Down

