Title: “Discovering Our Classroom Community”
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will feel comfortable and familiar with their teacher and have a basic understanding of the classroom expectations and procedures.
Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Laptop or projector - Video resources: 1. “Meet the Teacher” video: Link to video 2. “Classroom Expectations” video: Link to video - Worksheet: “Classroom Scavenger Hunt” (provide a printed copy for each student)
Procedure: 1. Introduction (5 minutes): - Greet students as they enter the classroom and introduce yourself briefly. - Explain that today’s lesson will focus on getting to know each other and understanding the classroom expectations. - Emphasize that while icebreakers won’t be used, engaging games will be played to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- “Meet the Teacher” Game (10 minutes):
- Show the “Meet the Teacher” video, which provides information about yourself, your interests, and teaching experience.
- After the video, divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
- Distribute a set of question cards to each group.
- Instruct students to take turns asking each other the questions from the cards, trying to guess the teacher’s answers.
- Encourage students to actively listen and engage in conversation to learn more about you.
- After the game, briefly discuss some of the answers and allow students to ask additional questions.
- Classroom Expectations (10 minutes):
- Show the “Classroom Expectations” video, which outlines the rules and expectations for behavior, participation, and respect in the classroom.
- Discuss the video, highlighting key points and answering any questions students may have.
- Write the main expectations on the whiteboard or chart paper, ensuring students understand them clearly.
- Engage students in a brief discussion about why these expectations are important for creating a positive learning environment.
- Classroom Scavenger Hunt (10 minutes):
- Distribute the “Classroom Scavenger Hunt” worksheet to each student.
- Explain that they have 5 minutes to explore the classroom and find the items listed on the worksheet.
- Encourage students to work individually or in pairs to complete the scavenger hunt.
- After the time is up, review the answers together as a class, allowing students to share their findings and ask questions about the classroom.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the importance of building a positive classroom community.
- Remind students of the classroom expectations and encourage them to follow them throughout the year.
- Express your excitement for the upcoming school year and your commitment to supporting their learning journey.
Note: Adjust the time allocation for each activity based on the available 35-minute class period.
Video Resources: 1. “Meet the Teacher” video: Link to video 2. “Classroom Expectations” video: Link to video
Worksheet Resource: - “Classroom Scavenger Hunt” worksheet: Link to worksheet