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Which subject	English
What topic	First day of kindergarten
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: First Day of Kindergarten

Subject

English

Topic

First Day of Kindergarten

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will be able to introduce themselves using their names.
• Students will learn classroom rules and expectations.
• Students will engage in a group activity that fosters social interaction.
• Students will be able to express their feelings about starting school.

Materials

• Name tags
• Crayons and markers
• Picture books about starting school (e.g., "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn)
• Chart paper with classroom rules
• A bell or timer

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Welcome and Introduction	5 minutes	Greet students, introduce yourself, and explain the day's schedule briefly.
2	Name Tag Activity	10 minutes	Distribute name tags and have students decorate their tags. Allow time for students to share their names with a partner.
3	Read-Aloud	10 minutes	Read a picture book about starting school. Discuss the story and feelings related to the first day.
4	Classroom Rules Discussion	3 minutes	Present the chart paper with classroom rules. Discuss the importance of each rule and what they look like in practice.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework	2 minutes	Summarize the lesson and explain the homework: draw a picture of something they are excited about for school. Explain how it will be checked without presentations.

Assessment

• Observational assessment during activities and discussions.
• Review completed homework at the beginning of the next lesson without requiring student presentations.

Homework

• Draw a picture illustrating something they are excited about for school and bring it to the next class.

Additional Notes

• Be sure to create a welcoming environment to ease any anxiety students may have about their first day.
• Use positive reinforcement to encourage participation and interaction among students.

Lesson script