This lesson focuses on creating an inviting and united classroom environment as we embark on a new academic year. Through an interactive activity, students engage with symbols representing various traits, interests, questions, thoughts, and goals placed strategically around the classroom. Armed with sheets featuring these symbols and related questions, students explore and record their responses. Subsequently, the class assembles to discuss their answers, sparking conversations and connections. This lesson aims to encourage positive interactions, cultivate a sense of unity, and set the stage for a productive and harmonious year ahead.

This lesson aims to empower children to represent their inner selves by creating animal avatars. Students will gain self-awareness and confidence while celebrating their unique characteristics by exploring the positive qualities and strengths associated with various animals. Through discussion and collaboration, they will learn to appreciate their own and others’ strengths, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

An introduction activity for the first week back at school. Make a paper plane and decorate each wing with information. Fly, share and learn something new about your class!