Lesson Plan
All About Us Lesson Plan
Students will share personal stories and learn about classmates through structured activities to build community, empathy, and communication skills.
Fostering connections at the start of the year builds a safe, inclusive environment, supports social-emotional growth, and values diverse backgrounds, benefiting all learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction and Reading
10 minutes
Step 3
Partner Interviews
20 minutes
Step 4
Gallery Walk Sharing
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Cool-Down
10 minutes
Step 6
Whole-Class Debrief
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to All About Us
Our Community Goals
Today's Agenda
Warm-Up Icebreaker
Reading: Getting to Know You
Partner Interviews
Gallery Walk Sharing
Reflection & Cool-Down
Whole-Class Debrief
Let’s Get Started!
Worksheet
Reading
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Icebreaker Lesson Plan
Students will share personal interests and backgrounds through interactive icebreakers, partner interviews, and reflections to foster community, empathy, and communication.
Building connections at the start of the year creates an inclusive, supportive environment for multilingual learners and students with IEPs, boosting engagement, confidence, and social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Gather Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction and Reading
10 minutes
Step 3
Partner Interviews
20 minutes
Step 4
Gallery Walk Sharing
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Cool-Down
10 minutes
Step 6
Whole-Class Debrief
5 minutes
Cool Down
