This ready-to-go lesson is designed for grade 1-2 learners, but if you have strong students, it can also work in kindergarten. This lesson was designed with Chinese in it as the L1 of the learners, but after purchase and download the PowerPoint can be edited, so all Chinese can be removed or changed into any language.
🌟 Grade 1–2 ESL Lesson – First Day of School: How Are You? (Vocabulary Set 1)
Target Vocabulary:
happy · sad · tired · hungry · fine · very well
Target Language:
Lesson Overview:
This fun and engaging first-day lesson is the perfect way to start the school year with young ESL learners. Students learn to greet others and express basic feelings using clear visuals, repetition, and movement-based activities. The PowerPoint includes bilingual English–Chinese support to aid comprehension and confidence for early learners.
The lesson begins with classroom rules and team setup, helping you establish structure and positive behavior from day one. Students then learn key emotional vocabulary through TPR (Total Physical Response) actions, guessing games, and interactive click-based review slides.
Includes:
âś… Clear and colorful visuals for each feeling word
✅ “How are you?” question-and-answer practice
âś… Multiple interactive games (Quick Say, Guessing Game, Click Away Game, Target Practice)
âś… Built-in classroom management system with team points and stars
✅ Perfect for large ESL classes (40–50 students)
Perfect for:
• Grade 1–2 ESL or EFL students
• First week of school or early-semester review
• CEFR Pre-A1 / A1 beginner learners
• Teachers who want a structured, high-energy lesson that builds speaking confidence
Created and classroom-tested by Teacher Matt, this PowerPoint lesson makes the first day of school interactive, smooth, and full of energy—complete with a video walkthrough to show you exactly how to teach it.
Watch the video to see the full lesson and how to teach it.
Slide total: 55
