Lesson Plan
Welcome to Our Family
Students will recognize that they belong in our classroom community by sharing about themselves, connecting through a “Belonging Web,” and co-creating rituals and routines that foster a positive, supportive environment.
Building a sense of belonging on day one sets the stage for trust, respect, and engagement all year. Co-creating routines and physically seeing our connections empowers students and gives them ownership of our classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Print and Arrange Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Belonging Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
All About Me Share
10 minutes
Step 3
Belonging Web
10 minutes
Step 4
Create Classroom Family Booklet
10 minutes
Step 5
Establish Rituals & Routines
10 minutes
Step 6
Closing Circle & Emotional Check-In
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Our Family
Lesson Objectives
Materials
Teacher Prep
Step 1: Welcome & Morning Meeting (10 min)
Step 2: All About Me Share (10 min)
Step 3: Create Classroom Family Booklet (15 min)
Step 4: Establish Rituals & Routines (15 min)
Step 5: Closing Circle & Reflection (10 min)
Thank You & Next Steps
Worksheet
Project Guide
Discussion
