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 2)
Target Vocabulary:
good · great · fantastic · so-so · bad · angry
Target Language:
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How are you?
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I am / I’m ___.
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My name is ___. / What’s your name?
Lesson Overview:
This bright and energetic PowerPoint is the perfect follow-up to Vocabulary Set 1 or can be used as a standalone first-week lesson for young ESL learners. Students learn to greet others and describe their feelings using fun, expressive adjectives—from fantastic to angry!
Through colorful visuals, repetition, and interactive games, students gain confidence in using How are you? and I’m ___ patterns in real conversation. The lesson also helps teachers establish classroom rules and teamwork routines for a smooth start to the school year.
Includes:
✅ 6 core emotion/feeling words with visual support
✅ English–Chinese translations for easier understanding
✅ Multiple games: Quick Say, Guessing Game, Click Away Game, Target Practice
✅ Built-in TPR (Total Physical Response) activities for young learners
✅ Team points and classroom management slides
Perfect for:
• Grade 1–2 ESL or EFL students
• First-day or first-week lessons
• CEFR Pre-A1 / A1 beginner learners
• Teachers looking for ready-to-use, high-energy lessons for large classes
Created and classroom-tested by Teacher Matt, this lesson makes the first day of English class exciting, structured, and fun—with clear visuals, movement-based games, and a video walkthrough for easy teacher preparation.
Watch the video to see the full lesson and how to teach it.
Slide total: 55
