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.

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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

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Together We Thrive

Today's Objectives

Why Community Norms Matter

Icebreaker: Ball Toss

Group Activity: Shared Goals

Reflection & Commitment

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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