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First Day of School: I'll Get to Know You Lesson PlanFirst Day of School: I'll Get to Know You Lesson Plan
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First Day of School: I'll Get to Know You

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Pupils participate in a letter matching game that pairs students so that they can introduce a new friend. They listen to the Shel Silverstein book, The Giving Tree and write a letter to the class telling them what they will give to the class.

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introductions, sharing personal information, social studies

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