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Asking for Help and Showing Gratitude

Lesson Plan

Asking for Help and Showing Gratitude

Basic Communication Skills

This lesson will teach children the importance of asking for help and expressing gratitude through a variety of engaging activities. Using the video 'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve,' students will learn how to recognize when they need help, how to ask for it, and the significance of saying thank you. The lesson is crucial for building foundational communication skills that will aid in their overall personal development.

Audience

Believers (ages 7-8)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Basic Communication Skills

Materials

'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve' video, Discussion Guide, Role-Playing Scenarios, Craft Supplies (paper, markers, stickers), and Printable 'Thank You' Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

  • Begin with a group discussion: What is communication? Why is it important?
  • Introduce the topic of asking for help and expressing gratitude.
  • Explain that we will watch a video to learn more about how to do this effectively.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 minutes

Step 3

Discussion

10 minutes

  • Use the Discussion Guide to lead a conversation about the key points from the video.
  • Questions to ask include: 'Why is it important to ask for help?' 'How can we show gratitude when someone helps us?' 'What did Hunter and Eve do well?' 'How did they show politeness and thankfulness?'

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

20 minutes

  • Divide the kids into pairs or small groups.
  • Provide each pair/group with a scenario where they might need to ask for help (e.g., lost in a store, need help with homework).
  • Have them role-play asking for help and expressing gratitude.
  • Rotate groups so they can practice multiple scenarios.

Step 5

Craft Activity

10 minutes

  • Provide craft supplies such as paper, markers, and stickers.
  • Have the kids create 'Thank You' cards for someone who has helped them.
  • Encourage them to think of specific people or situations where they've received help and illustrate their gratitude.

Step 6

Wrap-Up

5 minutes

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage kids to practice asking for help and showing gratitude in their daily lives.
  • Ask a few kids to share who they will give their 'Thank You' cards to and why.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide will help lead a discussion after watching the video 'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve.'

Why is it important to ask for help?

Guide the students to understand that asking for help can solve problems and make them feel better.







How can we show gratitude when someone helps us?

Encourage the students to think of different ways to say thank you and show appreciation.







What did Hunter and Eve do well in the video?

Focus on their politeness and calmness when asking for help, as well as their expressions of gratitude.







How did Hunter and Eve show politeness and thankfulness?

Highlight specific actions and words used by the characters to demonstrate these qualities.







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Worksheet

Printable 'Thank You' Cards

These cards can be colored and given to someone who has helped them as a way to show gratitude.




Thank you for helping me!







You're the best!







I appreciate your help!







You're awesome!







Thanks for being there for me!




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