Opening: Write the day and date on board. We suggest you start the session with a song or video. (see below) Fellows and students greet each other. Engage in a conversation with the students about some of these familiar topics.
· Fellow says: Good morning/afternoon, students! “
o Students say: Good !
· Fellow says: Itג’s nice to see you again. “
o Students say: I’m glad to see you too. (Explain that glad means happy.)
· Fellow says: Welcome to our lesson. “
· Fellow says: My name is ” Whatג’s your name? “
· Student says: My name is ” That student turns to next student and asks, Whatג’s your name? ” The next student says My name is ” (Continue speaking and practicing names with each student in the group.)
· Fellow asks: How are you? Whatג’s new? “
- Student says: I’m good/ I’m fine/ I’m all right
· Fellow asks: How is your day? ” Student says: It is good. / My day was great/fine.
· Fellow asks: What time is it?
· Fellow asks: What day is today? What day was yesterday? What day will it be tomorrow? “
- Days of the Week Rap:
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Elementary
· Fellow asks: What season are we in now? “
- Click here to access song about the seasons Elementary
· Fellow asks: What is the month? ” Practice saying today is . ” with students.
· Fellow asks: Howג’s the weather?
- How’s the weather? “ Elementary song
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o Students practice saying: It is cloudy/ it’s rainy/ it’s hot/ itג’s nice/ sunny/ windy / cold / foggy
· Fellow asks: Are you ready to start our activities today? “
- Students: Yes!! ”
Need help calming your students down? Try this: How to Calm Young Children Down in Minutes “ Palming technique “Video: (This technique is for younger children, but it may still work for your group. Feel free to adapt it, if needed.)
o Click here to access: How to calm young children down in minutes