Attention and Actions

Victoria Wallace

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Attention and Actions

Learn negative actions don't gain attention

This lesson helps kindergarten students understand that negative actions do not gain positive attention. Through a game-based activity, a video, and a worksheet, students will explore the concept of positive behavior and its impact on gaining attention. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional learning and encourages positive interactions among young learners.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning

Materials

Video: The Power of Words, Worksheet: Positive Actions, Game: Attention Grabber, Markers, and Crayons

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about how we get attention from others.
Ask students if they think being mean or nice gets more attention.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Show the video The Power of Words.
Discuss the key message of the video: kindness and positive actions.

Step 3

Game: Attention Grabber

7 mins

Explain the rules of the game: Students will take turns acting out positive actions (e.g., sharing, helping) and negative actions (e.g., yelling, grabbing).
The class will clap for positive actions and stay silent for negative actions.
Reflect on which actions received more attention.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Distribute the "Positive Actions" worksheet.
Have students draw or color actions that gain positive attention.
Encourage sharing their drawings with the class.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Recap the lesson by asking students what they learned about getting attention.
Reinforce the idea that positive actions lead to positive attention.

Worksheet

Positive Actions Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and illustrate actions that gain positive attention. Students will draw or color actions that are kind and helpful.

Draw a picture of a kind action that gets positive attention.

Think about sharing or helping a friend.

Color the picture of a child sharing toys.

Discussion

Attention Grabber Discussion

This discussion helps students reflect on the game and understand the impact of their actions on gaining attention.

What actions got the most claps?

Guide students to recognize that positive actions received more attention.

How did it feel when no one clapped for negative actions?

Encourage students to express their feelings and understand the importance of positive behavior.