Lesson Plan
Hello, Second Graders! Lesson Plan
Foster a welcoming classroom by introducing 2nd graders to peers, routines, and expectations through interactive icebreakers, a classroom tour, and community-building activities.
Building connections and familiarity on day one helps students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. This orientation sets a positive tone and lays the foundation for a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Classroom Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Welcome & Name Tags
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Question Pairs
10 minutes
Step 3
Classroom Scavenger Hunt
10 minutes
Step 4
Community-Building Closing
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Welcome Aboard Lesson Plan
Foster a welcoming classroom by introducing 2nd graders to peers, routines, and expectations through interactive icebreakers, a classroom tour, and community-building activities.
Building connections and familiarity on day one helps students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. This orientation sets a positive tone and lays the foundation for a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Classroom Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Welcome & Name Tags
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Question Pairs
10 minutes
Step 3
Classroom Scavenger Hunt
10 minutes
Step 4
Community-Building Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome Aboard!
Today’s Plan
Warm Welcome & Name Tags
Icebreaker Question Pairs
Classroom Scavenger Hunt
Community-Building Closing
Great Job, 2nd Graders!
Worksheet
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
Cool Down
Script
