Lesson Plan

Welcome Buddies Lesson Plan

Students will learn to include and welcome new classmates by practicing greetings, discussing feelings, and role-playing scenarios to build empathy and community.

This lesson fosters empathy, communication skills, and a sense of belonging—ensuring new students feel valued and connected from day one.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Greeting

5 minutes

Step 2

Group Discussion

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Inclusion Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

5 minutes

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Welcome Buddies!

Our Objective

Warm-Up: Ball of Yarn Greeting

Group Discussion

Role-Play Activity

Welcome Scenario Cards

Reflection

Great Job, Buddies!

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Warm Up

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Welcome Buddies

Whitney Sarinana

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