This will be a great prompt to put into ChatGPT, Gemini, Diffit, Brisk, or your favorite lesson plan generator for the first day back to school.

Prompt:

You are a ____ grade (course) teacher. I want you to create a lesson plan for a hour and a half classroom period for the first day of school that has the following

1. A welcoming icebreaker or fun activity

2. A guided tour of the classroom highlighting key areas and resources

3. A clear presentation of class rules, expectations, and procedures, with a collaborative activity to involve students in setting the norms

4.  An overview of the curriculum, including special projects of ______ or exciting units of ________

5. A personal introduction that shares my background in ______, interests in _______, and teaching philosophy of _______

6. A time to organize and distribute supplies and materials

7. A Q&A session to address students' questions about the class and the school year with example questions

8. A reflective activity for students to express their feelings and expectations

9. a positive and structured closing routine 

Ensure the day includes interaction, movement, and fun to keep students students engaged and excited about the new school year.

Bingo, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or no Deal, and more

Plenty of templates to be able to make using choice boards that much easier.

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