Title: Getting to Know You!

Subject: Health and Wellbeing (HWB) Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Outcome: HWB 1-05a

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Introduce themselves confidently to their peers and the student teacher. 2. Share personal information about their interests, hobbies, and goals. 3. Develop a sense of belonging and connection within the classroom.

Materials: 1. Whiteboard or flipchart 2. Markers 3. Sticky notes or index cards 4. Handout with interview questions (optional) 5. Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, etc.)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes): a. Greet the students and introduce yourself as the student teacher. b. Explain the purpose of the lesson: to get to know each other better and create a positive classroom environment. c. Share a brief personal story or interest to model openness and encourage students to do the same.

2. Icebreaker Activity: “Two Truths and a Lie” (10 minutes): a. Explain the rules of the game: each student will share three statements about themselves, two of which are true and one is false. b. Model the activity by sharing your own “Two Truths and a Lie.” c. Allow each student to take turns sharing their statements while the rest of the class guesses which one is the lie. d. Encourage students to ask follow-up questions to learn more about each other.

3. Interview Activity (15 minutes): a. Divide the class into pairs or small groups. b. Provide each group with a handout containing interview questions (e.g., “What is your favorite hobby?”, “What is your dream job?”). c. Instruct students to take turns interviewing each other and writing down their partner’s responses. d. After the interviews, have each student introduce their partner to the class, sharing the most interesting or surprising information they learned.

4. Class Collage (15 minutes): a. Distribute art supplies to each student. b. Instruct students to create a personal collage that represents their interests, hobbies, and goals. c. Encourage creativity and self-expression. d. Once completed, have each student present their collage to the class, explaining the significance of each element.

5. Reflection and Closure (5 minutes): a. Lead a brief discussion about the importance of getting to know each other and building a positive classroom community. b. Ask students to share one thing they learned about a classmate that they found interesting or inspiring. c. Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.

Extension Activity (optional): For homework, ask students to write a short paragraph about their goals for the school year or their aspirations for the future. This can be shared with the class in the next lesson.

Note: Ensure that all activities are inclusive and respectful of students’ diverse backgrounds and abilities.