aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	French as second language
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Welcome to school
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Welcome to School!

🎉 Bonjour, les élèves!

Objective:

Today, we will learn some important French words and phrases that will help us feel welcome at school.

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🎈 Warm-Up Activity: The Welcome Circle

Materials Needed:

• A soft ball or plush toy (something to pass around)
• A poster or whiteboard with the French phrases "Bonjour!" (Hello) and "Bienvenue à l'école!" (Welcome to School)

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Step 1: Gather in a Circle

Invite all the students to sit in a circle on the carpet. Explain that they will be creating a welcoming and friendly environment together.

Step 2: Pass the Ball

• Start with the ball in your hands.
• Say "Bonjour!" as you pass the ball to a student.
• That student must respond with "Bonjour!" and then pass it to someone else, adding "Bienvenue à l'école!" when they pass.

Step 3: Encourage Repetition

Continue passing the ball around the circle, encouraging each student to repeat the phrases. Make it a fun activity! You can cheer and clap each time a student responds correctly.

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🌟 Discussion Time

After everyone has had a turn, gather the students and discuss:

• How do we greet our friends at school?
• Why is it important to say "hello" and "welcome"?

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🎨 Wrap-Up Activity

To solidify the concepts learned:

• Have the students draw a picture of their school or friends and write “Bonjour” and “Bienvenue à l’école!” on it.

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This engaging start to the lesson not only introduces essential vocabulary but also builds a sense of community among the students, making them feel welcomed and excited about learning French!