Lesson Plan
Kindergarten Kickoff Lesson Plan
Introduce the teacher and classroom routines through a fun name activity, an engaging read-aloud story, and a calming cool-down to help preschoolers feel excited and secure about starting Kindergarten.
This lesson builds trust, familiarizes students with routines, and eases first-day jitters, laying a positive foundation for learning and social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Name Activity
7 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud Story
10 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Kindergarten Routines
5 minutes
Step 4
Calming Cool-Down
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing Circle
3 minutes

Reading


Cool Down

