Title: Getting to Know Each Other

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves, learn about their classmates, and establish a positive classroom environment.

Materials: - Chart paper - Markers - Name tags or index cards - Small slips of paper - Pencils

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Greet the students and welcome them to the first day of school.
   • Explain that today’s lesson is all about getting to know each other and creating a positive classroom environment.
   • Emphasize the importance of respect, kindness, and inclusivity in the classroom.
2. Icebreaker Activity: “Two Truths and a Lie” (10 minutes):
   • Explain the rules of the game: each student will think of two true statements about themselves and one false statement.
   • Model an example: “My favorite color is blue, I have a pet dog named Max, and I can speak three languages fluently.”
   • Allow each student to take turns sharing their statements while the rest of the class guesses which one is the lie.
   • Encourage students to ask questions to help them make their guesses.
   • After each student has shared, reveal the lie and congratulate the students who guessed correctly.
3. Classroom Rules and Expectations (10 minutes):
   • Ask the students to brainstorm what they think are important rules and expectations for a successful classroom.
   • Write their ideas on the chart paper.
   • Discuss each suggestion, ensuring that the rules promote respect, cooperation, and a positive learning environment.
   • Collaboratively create a list of 4-5 essential classroom rules.
   • Explain the consequences for breaking the rules and the rewards for following them.
4. Name Game (15 minutes):
   • Distribute name tags or index cards to each student.
   • Instruct the students to write their names clearly on the cards.
   • Collect the cards and shuffle them.
   • Randomly distribute the cards back to the students, making sure they receive a card with someone else’s name.
   • Ask the students to find the person whose name is on their card and introduce themselves.
   • Encourage them to ask questions and find out something interesting about their new friend.
   • After a few minutes, have the students switch partners and repeat the activity.
   • Repeat this process until each student has interacted with multiple classmates.
5. Classmate Interview (10 minutes):
   • Give each student a small slip of paper and a pencil.
   • Instruct them to find a partner and interview each other by asking questions such as:
     • What is your favorite subject in school?
     • What is your favorite hobby or activity?
     • Do you have any siblings?
     • What is your favorite book or movie?
   • Encourage students to actively listen and take notes on their partner’s responses.
   • After the interviews, ask a few students to share interesting facts they learned about their classmates.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Recap the activities and discussions from the lesson.
   • Emphasize the importance of getting to know each other and building a positive classroom community.
   • Express excitement for the upcoming school year and the opportunity to learn and grow together.

Note: Adjust the time allocated for each activity based on the needs and pace of your students.