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Which subject	Reading
What topic	First day of school first grade
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

First Day of School: First Grade

Objectives

• Students will be able to introduce themselves to classmates.
• Students will describe what they are looking forward to this school year.
• Students will participate in a reading activity that promotes classroom community.

Materials

• Name tags
• Chart paper and markers
• Storybook (e.g., "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn)
• "All About Me" worksheets
• Crayons or colored pencils

Grade/Age Group

Grade 1 (6-7 years old)

Subject

Reading

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature and Speaking & Listening.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Welcome students and introduce the day's theme: the first day of school. Explain the agenda.
2	Name Tag Activity	5 minutes	Distribute name tags. Have students decorate their name tags and share their names with a partner.
3	Read Aloud	10 minutes	Read "The Kissing Hand." Pause to ask questions and engage students during the reading.
4	Discussion	5 minutes	Facilitate a whole-class discussion on what students are excited about this school year.
5	"All About Me" Activity	5 minutes	Provide "All About Me" worksheets for students to fill out, encouraging them to share their interests.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Review the day and assign homework (to share their worksheet with family). Explain no presentations required.

Homework

Complete the "All About Me" worksheet and share it with family at home. No presentations in class are required.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during discussions and activities.
• Collect "All About Me" worksheets to review understanding of key concepts.

Additional Notes

Ensure to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere to help students feel comfortable on their first day. Adapt the activities as needed based on student engagement.

Lesson script