FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: WELCOME BACK/OVERCOME JITTERS LESSON PLAN & TEMPLATES

On the first day of school, a great lesson plan to help students overcome jitters starts with a warm welcome and an introduction game. Begin by greeting each student at the door with a smile and a name tag. In the classroom, arrange a circle time where everyone can see each other. Start with a fun icebreaker, such as the "Name Game," where each student says their name and shares one fun fact about themselves. Follow this with a brief tour of the classroom, highlighting key areas like the reading corner, supplies station, and class rules posted on the wall. Afterward, engage students in a simple, hands-on activity like decorating a personal folder or drawing their "first day of school" feelings. This lesson plan starts with an introduction and has opportunities for students to work with a partner, design some artwork for class and do a homework task to help overcome their fear of starting a new school year.