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In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 1st graders, students will engage in fun, interactive activities to build classroom community and ease first-week jitters. Through a name game warm-up, an All About Me craft, and a Friendship Exit Ticket cool-down, students will get to know each other, practice listening and sharing, and feel excited about their new class.

A fun, interactive first-day-of-school session for 1st graders to break the ice and build classroom community. Through engaging warm-ups, collaborative activities, and reflective cool-downs, students will learn names, share interests, and start forming friendships in just 30 minutes.

In this one-session, 30-minute lesson, 1st graders will engage in playful activities to learn about themselves and their classmates, building classroom community and social skills from day one. These fun getting-to-know-you activities foster empathy, communication, and a sense of belonging — essential for a positive learning environment.

In this interactive 30-minute lesson, 1st graders learn expected behaviors in the classroom, hallway, bathroom, cafeteria, and playground—and discover how to earn ClassDojo points. Teaching these routines builds a safe, respectful environment and empowers students to make positive choices.

In this 6-session mini-course, 1st graders become Behavior Heroes by mastering hallway, cafeteria, and recess routines. Each 10-minute session blends discussion, games, and activities to build positive school behaviors they can use every day.