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Amazing Social Skills for Kindergarten

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April Graham

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Amazing Social Skills for Kindergarten

Develop basic social skills

This lesson aims to introduce kindergarten students to the concept of uniqueness and friendship through 'The Amazing Song' from Sesame Street. By engaging in simple, interactive activities, students will begin to understand and appreciate their own and others' unique qualities, fostering a sense of community and empathy in the classroom.

Audience

Kindergarten students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

'The Amazing Song' video, and Simple Discussion Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Welcome the students with a friendly greeting and introduce the idea of being special and unique.
  • Explain that they will watch a fun video about how everyone is special in their own way.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Play 'The Amazing Song' from Sesame Street.
  • Encourage students to watch how the characters show they are special.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

5 mins

  • Ask students to share what they liked about the video.
  • Use simple questions to talk about being special and being a good friend.

Step 4

Interactive Activity

3 mins

  • Have students sit in a circle and take turns saying one thing that makes them special.
  • Encourage clapping or cheering after each student shares.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Gather the students and ask a few to share what they learned about their classmates.
  • Reinforce the idea that everyone is special and thank them for sharing.
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Discussion

Discussion Prompts for Kindergarten

These prompts are designed to help kindergarten students reflect on the themes of being special and friendship in 'The Amazing Song'.

What did you like about the video?

Encourage students to express their feelings about the video and mention any favorite parts.







What makes you special?

Help students think about their unique qualities and how they can share them with others.







How can we be nice to our friends?

Discuss simple ways to show kindness and support to classmates.







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