A foundational lesson sequence focused on setting clear, positive, and action-oriented classroom expectations through collaborative discussion and visual reminders.
A comprehensive weekly program for the first week of school, pairing beloved children's literature with social-emotional learning activities, interactive crafts, and graphic organizers to establish class community, reinforce classroom standards, and celebrate Fun Friday.
A foundational bullying prevention lesson for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students. It introduces respect, distinguishes bullying from normal conflict, and teaches when to report using a ClassDojo video, interactive cards, and pocket pledges.
A comprehensive read-aloud and classroom management integration sequence for the first week of school, utilizing six beloved children's books to establish essential routines, build community, and foster self-esteem.
A welcoming, structured icebreaker lesson designed to lower social barriers, practice active listening, and build classroom community through low-vulnerability sharing rounds.
A structured, routine-heavy guide and material pack for the first week of 2nd grade. Includes a complete daily outline, teacher scripts, and printable student resources to establish ironclad classroom procedures from day one.
This lesson establishes classroom culture, routines, physical transitions, and expectations on the first day of school. It uses a minimalist, clear-cut approach to teach key procedures, ensuring that instructions are direct and maximum time is reserved for building student relationships and answering questions.
A complete 3-day morning meeting routine sequence integrating social-emotional greetings, weather tracking, math counting patterns, sight words, and collaborative classroom games.
Celebrates the end of the first week of school with laughter, silliness, and friend-making rules using Ryan T. Higgins' 'We Don't Eat Our Classmates' to teach boundaries and classroom manners in a hilarious way.
A comprehensive 5-day orientation sequence for Kindergarten students, focusing on social-emotional adjustment and mastering key classroom routines like carpet behavior, lining up, and school safety.
Explores self-identity, self-esteem, and honoring names using Kevin Henkes' 'Chrysanthemum' to celebrate the unique identity of every student in the classroom.
A 5-day transition sequence for the first week of kindergarten, focusing on essential classroom routines (carpet, line, cleaning), social-emotional development, and foundational fine motor skills (pencils, scissors, glue).
Addresses teamwork, communication, and emotional expression using Drew Daywalt's 'The Day the Crayons Quit' to demonstrate how every unique member's contribution is essential to complete the picture.
