Classroom Routines Lesson Planner MLL Instructional Plan • Day 1 of 3
Classroom Routines & Core Commands Planner
40 MINUTE BLOCK
Target: WIDA Level 1-2 (K-1st Grade)
Unit: Survival English 1.2
Focus: Space & Body Routines
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1.A, L.K.1
WIDA: ELD Standard 1 (Social/Inst.)
Content Objective
Students will be able to demonstrate physical compliance with 3 foundational classroom routines (Sit down , Stand up , Push in your chair ) and recognize our classroom attention signal.
Language Objective
Students will listen to spoken imperative phrases and match auditory input with physical Total Physical Response (TPR) actions and visual flashcards without needing native language translation.
Key Language Uses: Inform & Direct (Imperative Language)
Sensory Scaffolds: TPR Gestures, Picture Cards, Visual Timer
Key Vocabulary: Sit down, Stand up, Chair, Push in, Please
Phase / Min Teacher & Student Actions Scaffolds & Differentiation DO NOW & HOOK 5 mins Attention Routine Introduction: Introduce "1-2-3, Eyes on Me!" (Response: "1-2, Eyes on You!"). Model with exaggerated hand-to-eyes gesture. Have students echo 3x softly and loudly.Visual hand cues to eyes. Use call-and-response rhythm clapping to capture attention without verbal overload. MODEL ("I DO") 10 mins Direct TPR Demonstration: 1. Point to flashcard: "Sit down, please" → Sit in chair slowly. 2. "Stand up, please" → Rise with two feet flat. 3. "Push in your chair" → Turn around, two hands push chair silently to the table desk edge. Clear exaggerated body gestures. Hold visual flashcards at eye level. Avoid complex grammar talk; focus strictly on sound + action pairing. GUIDED ("WE DO") 15 mins Whole-Group Simon Says & Speed Chants: Class practices commands together in unison. First with teacher modeling, then teacher says command while holding card only. Play non-elimination "Speed Round" where students earn table team high-fives. Support: Keep peer buddies together. Never eliminate students.Challenge: Give student leader role to call out commands with cards.CFU & CLOSURE 10 mins Individual Quick-Check & Workbook Step 1: Students receive Page 1 of workbook. Teacher calls command without gestures; students point to corresponding icon. Teacher signs/stamps first mastery box on target checklist. One-on-one listening observation checklist. If hesitant, allow student to point to picture rather than speak.
Teacher Observations / Look-Fors:
Ensure students do not just mirror peers; check if students react to auditory cue "Push in your chair" smoothly and quietly.
Next Day Prep:
Prepare floor tape lines for line-up sequence and realia (pencils + erasers) for Day 2 hands-on practice.
MLL Instructional Plan • Day 2 of 3
Classroom Movement & Supplies Planner
40 MINUTE BLOCK
Target: WIDA Level 1-2 (K-1st Grade)
Unit: Survival English 1.2
Focus: Movement & Tools
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1, SL.1.1
WIDA: ELD Standard 1 (Social/Inst.)
Content Objective
Students will be able to follow safety and transit routines (Walk, please , Line up. Don't push ) and retrieve essential tools (Get a pencil and an eraser ).
Language Objective
Students will trace key command verbs, verbally chant command phrases with a peer, and respond to negative commands (Don't push / No running ).
Key Language Uses: Explain & Follow Procedural Cues
Sensory Scaffolds: Realia (Pencils/Erasers), Line tape, Red X sign
Key Vocabulary: Walk, Line up, Push, Pencil, Eraser
Phase / Min Teacher & Student Actions Scaffolds & Differentiation REVIEW & HOOK 5 mins Rapid Review Chant: Warm up with Day 1 commands (Sit down , Stand up , Push in chair ). Fast-motion and slow-motion goofy chant for engagement.Praise effort, use choral repetition so beginner learners feel secure vocalizing together. MODEL ("I DO") 10 mins Teach Commands 4, 5, 6 with Concrete Realia: 1. "Walk, please" (Model calm walking vs exaggerated running with red "X" cue). 2. "Line up. Don't push." (Model walking to tape line with hands by sides / bubbles in mouth). 3. "Get a pencil and an eraser." (Hold up pencil & eraser, place in pencil cup). Use physical objects (realia) alongside flashcards. Explicitly demonstrate hands-at-sides for "Don't push" safe body boundaries. GUIDED ("WE DO") 15 mins Interactive Practice & Line-up Drill: Practice line-up countdown: "5-4-3-2-1, Line up!". Practice returning to seats and retrieving supply items. Students complete Workbook Page 2 (Trace & Illustrate commands). Visual Lines: Large dotted primary handwriting guides for emergent writers.Partner Practice: Turn to partner and show supply items.CFU & CLOSURE 10 mins Listen & Act Checklist: Teacher gives individual students quick 1-on-1 supply or transit prompt ("Show me: Walk, please" or "Get a pencil"). Teacher marks progress on matrix. Sign/stamp attempt box on student page. Encourage self-correction if student grabs crayon instead of pencil.
Common Misconceptions:
Students often confuse Pencil with Pen/Marker or rush to line up without pushing in their chairs first.
Day 3 Integration:
Connect all 6 commands into a full daily routine sequence flow and run the 1-on-1 Mastery Stamp Station.
MLL Instructional Plan • Day 3 of 3
TPR Fluency & Routine Mastery Planner
40 MINUTE BLOCK
Target: WIDA Level 1-2 (K-1st Grade)
Unit: Survival English 1.2
Focus: All 6 Commands Flow
CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6, L.1.1
WIDA: ELD Standard 1 (Social/Inst.)
Content Objective
Students will independently execute a 4-step classroom routine sequence upon hearing teacher prompts and participate in partner command games.
Language Objective
Students will orally produce at least 2 target command phrases (e.g., "Stand up, please", "Walk, please") during partner flashcard play and demonstrate 100% receptive understanding.
Key Language Uses: Narrate & Sequence Daily Routines
Interactive Structure: Partner Rock-Paper-Scissors / Simon Says
All 6 Key Commands: Sit, Stand, Push chair, Walk, Line up, Tools
Phase / Min Teacher & Student Actions Scaffolds & Differentiation WARM-UP / HOOK 5 mins Whole Class Simon Says: Teacher calls out commands rapidly. Mixed with silly tempos (fast/slow). Builds high-energy receptive engagement.Keep atmosphere joyful and low-anxiety. Pair reluctant speakers with encouraging peers. PARTNER WORK ("WE DO") 15 mins Flashcard Challenge & Dice/RPS Game: Students work in pairs with mini command flashcards. Partner A flips card or wins Rock-Paper-Scissors and gives command; Partner B performs action. Switch every 2 rounds. Sentence stem strips on desks: "Please [action]." Visual flashcards provide 100% prompt autonomy. INDEPENDENT WORK 12 mins Sequence Cut-and-Paste / Drawing: Students complete Workbook Page 3: Numbering the routine sequence from arrival to line-up and coloring the safe classroom behavior icons. Teacher circulates freely for 1-on-1 checks while the class stays fully engaged on independent visual tasks. CFU & CELEBRATION 8 mins Final Listening Assessment & Stamp Award: Individual test: Student responds to 6 spoken commands without teacher gestures. Teacher applies the "Master of Routines" gold star/stamp. If student hesitates on >1 command, note on tracking sheet for 5-minute reteach during morning circle next week.
Ongoing Unit Routines:
Keep anchor chart displayed at eye level near circle area. Continue reinforcing these 6 exact phrases during all daily transitions.
Mastery Benchmark:
Goal: 100% of beginner MLLs execute all 6 physical actions upon hearing the English imperative by end of Day 3.
Classroom Commands Anchor Chart Our Classroom Expectations
Classroom Commands & Routines
Listen • Watch the Signal • Move Safely Together
Core Commands
Command 1
Sit down, please.
Bottom on chair, feet flat
Command 2
Stand up, please.
Stand tall, eyes on teacher
Command 3
Push in your chair.
Two quiet hands push chair
Command 4
Walk, please.
Safe walking feet • No running
Command 5
Line up. Don't push.
Hands by sides, calm space
Command 6
Get pencil & eraser.
1 pencil and 1 eraser ready
Transition Cues & Signals
Attention Call
Teacher: "1, 2, 3, Eyes on Me!"
Students: "1, 2, Eyes on You!"
Freeze body & look at teacher.
Voice Levels
Level 0: Silent (Listening)
Level 1: Whisper (Partner)
Use your indoor whisper voice.
5-Second Reset
"5... 4... 3... 2... 1... DONE!"
Supplies in cup, chairs in, ready!
Beat the timer safely and quietly.
Remember: We take care of each other by listening and walking safely!
Kindergarten & 1st Grade ESL Anchor Chart
Classroom Commands Student Workbook Day 1 • Listening & Actions
Basic Classroom Commands #1
Name:
Date:
Listen, Point, and Do the Action!
Listen to the teacher's command. Point to the box and perform the action.
WIDA L1-2 Focus
1 TPR Routine
Sit down, please.
Sit calmly in your chair.
2 TPR Routine
Stand up, please.
Stand tall next to your desk.
3 TPR Routine
Push in your chair.
Use two hands to tuck chair in.
4 No running
Walk, please.
Safe walking feet at all times.
5 TPR Routine
Line up. Don't push.
Stand in a straight, calm line.
6 TPR Routine
Get a pencil & eraser.
Hold up your tools ready to write.
Teacher 1-on-1 Listening Check
When the student listens to spoken commands without gestures and acts correctly, stamp or sign below.
Sign / Stamp
Day 2 • Trace & Draw
Classroom Commands Drawing #2
Name:
Date:
Trace the Words & Draw the Action!
Trace the primary dotted words, then draw yourself doing the command in the box.
Writing & Art
1. Action Box Draw a chair & you
Sit down, please.
2. Action Box Draw walking feet
Walk, please.
3. Action Box Draw desk & chair
Push in chair.
4. Action Box Draw a line of friends
Line up.
Show your drawings to a friend. Can they say the command?
Partner Initials:
Day 3 • Routine Mastery
My Daily Routine Sequence #3
Name:
Date:
Order Our Daily Routine (1, 2, 3, 4)
Write numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the circles to show what happens in our classroom!
Sequencing
Walk & Sit Down
Walk into classroom and sit in chair quietly.
Get Supplies
Get 1 pencil and 1 eraser ready on desk.
Push In Chair
Clean up supplies and push in chair.
Line Up Calmly
Stand on tape line with hands by side.
Partner Challenge Game
Play with a partner! Take turns saying a command. If your partner does it correctly, draw a smiley face in the circle.
Sit down
Classroom Commands Flashcards Printable Flashcards • Set 1
Classroom Commands Flashcards
Cut along dashed lines for pocket charts & games
CARD 1 Survival English
Sit down, please.
TPR Action: Sit in chair with feet flat
Repeat 3x • Pair with downward hand gesture
CARD 2 Survival English
Stand up, please.
TPR Action: Rise from chair to standing
Repeat 3x • Pair with upward hand gesture
CARD 3 Survival English
Push in chair.
TPR Action: Two hands push chair in
Repeat 3x • Demonstrate quiet hands
CARD 4 Safety Routine
Walk, please.
TPR Action: Slow, safe walking steps
Show Red "X" for running • Safe feet
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Printable Flashcards • Set 2
Classroom Commands & Signals
Cut along dashed lines for pocket charts & games
CARD 5 Transit Routine
Line up. Don't push.
TPR Action: Straight line with hands at sides
Repeat 3x • Personal space bubble
CARD 6 Materials Routine
Pencil & eraser.
TPR Action: Hold up 1 pencil and 1 eraser
Repeat 3x • Practice picking up tools
SIGNAL 1 Attention Call
1-2-3 Eyes on Me!
Response: "1-2 Eyes on You!" (Freeze)
Touch fingers to eyes • Direct focus
SIGNAL 2 Reset Countdown
5-4-3-2-1 Reset!
Clean tools, push chair, ready
Count down on fingers • Quick quiet transition
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