Scenario Discussion Activity

Time: 10 minutes
Materials: Sharing Puppet

Instructions:

1. Setup (2 minutes)

• Gather students in a semicircle and introduce the Sharing Puppet as our “talking friend.”
• Explain: “Our puppet will help us act out some situations. You’ll tell the puppet what to do to be a Behavior Hero.”

1. Scenario 1: The Favorite Car (2 minutes)

• Puppet Hank holds one toy car; Puppet Mia wants it too.
• Prompt: “What can Hank and Mia do to show sharing and respect?”
• Follow-up: “How can they take turns?”
  
  
  

1. Scenario 2: Block Tower Trouble (2 minutes)

• Puppet Leo built a tall block tower; Puppet Sami reaches to knock it over.
• Prompt: “Is that respectful? What should Sami do instead?”
• Follow-up: “How can Sami help Leo feel happy?”
  
  
  

1. Scenario 3: Snack Time Share (2 minutes)

• Puppet Zoe has two apple slices; Puppet Max has none.
• Prompt: “What could Zoe do to show sharing?”
• Follow-up: “How does Max feel when Zoe shares?”
  
  
  

1. Scenario 4: Cleanup Helpers (2 minutes)

• Puppet helpers left crayons and paper on the floor after art.
• Prompt: “What is a responsible thing to do?”
• Follow-up: “How does cleaning up help everyone?”
  
  
  

Tips for Teacher:

• Encourage any and all ideas, then guide toward the Behavior Hero choice.
• Use thumbs-up for correct answers and gentle reminders for alternative responses.
• Reinforce vocabulary: “That’s showing respect! You are a Behavior Hero!”

Responsibility Role Cards

Use these cards during the Role-Play Practice. Print, cut apart, and place face down so students can take turns drawing one.

Instructions for Teacher:

• Students work in groups of 3–4.
• Each student draws one card, reads or listens to the scenario, and acts it out.
• Peers identify which Behavior Hero expectation (Responsibility) is shown.

Card 1: Paint Cleanup
You see paint brushes on the table after art time.
Pick up the brushes, put them back in the jar, and wipe the table clean.

Card 2: Block Bin Tidy
Blocks are scattered on the floor near the block area.
Gather the blocks and put them back into the bin.

Card 3: Snack Wrapper Toss
Snack wrappers are left on the table.
Throw them away in the trash can and push in your chair.

Card 4: Puzzle Pieces Rescue
Puzzle pieces are on the carpet.
Pick them up and return them to the puzzle box.

Card 5: Chair Push-In
Chairs are not pushed under the tables.
Go around and gently push in each chair.

Card 6: Toy Return
Toys are out of place on the shelf.
Put each toy back in its proper spot.

Card 7: Water the Plant
The class plant’s soil looks dry.
Carefully pour a little water into the pot with the watering can.

Card 8: Crayon Helper
A friend dropped a crayon while they were coloring.
Pick it up and hand it back to them with a smile.

Card 9: Book Organizer
Books are left open on the reading rug.
Close and neatly stack them back on the bookshelf.

Card 10: Coat Rack Buddy
Coats and bags are on the floor by the door.
Hang each item on its correct hook.

Card 11: Snack Tray Return
Empty snack trays are on the table.
Carry them to the sink area and stack them neatly.

Card 12: Water Jug Refill
The class water jug is almost empty.
Ask the teacher how to refill it and help pour more water.

Behavior Expectations Poster 🌟

Respect 🤗

• Use gentle hands and kind words
• Listen when others are speaking
• Wait your turn patiently

Sharing 🤝

• Take turns with toys and materials
• Offer to give something to a friend
• Say “Here you go!” with a smile

Responsibility 🧹

• Help clean up our classroom
• Put toys and supplies back in their place
• Take care of our things and each other

Be a Behavior Hero every day by showing Respect, Sharing, and Responsibility! 🎉

Behavior Hero Badges

Print this page on cardstock or thick paper. Cut along the cell borders in the table below. Give a badge to any student who shows Respect, Sharing, or Responsibility!

Sharing Puppet 🐻

Use this friendly hand puppet to bring sharing scenarios to life and invite student responses:

Materials to Create Your Puppet:

• A clean, colorful sock or small fabric bag
• Googly eyes, felt pieces for mouth and details, fabric glue
• Optional: small cape or accessory to “dress up” the puppet as a Behavior Hero

How to Use in Class:

1. Meet Our Puppet Friend (1–2 minutes)
   • Introduce the puppet by name (e.g., “Share-It Sam”).
   • Show its eyes, mouth, and let it “talk” to the class.
2. Model a Sharing Scenario (2–3 minutes)
   • Have the puppet hold or “offer” a toy or snack.
   • Use simple dialogue: “Oh no, I only have one slice! What should I do?”
   • Pause and ask students: “How can Share-It Sam be a Behavior Hero?”
     
     
     
3. Guided Discussion (throughout Scenarios)
   • Move the puppet to face volunteers so they feel it’s “talking” to them.
   • Ask: “What do you think Sam should say or do?”
   • Reinforce correct ideas: “Yes! That’s sharing—great job!”
4. Encourage Student Puppeteers (5–7 minutes)
   • Invite a child or pair to put on the puppet and act out a scenario.
   • Peers identify when the puppet shows respect, sharing, or responsibility.
   • Provide puppet-specific praise: “Sam used gentle words—look at how respectful!”

Teacher Tips:

• Keep puppet movements slow and clear so students focus on the words.
• Use the puppet to celebrate correct responses with high fives or a cape flourish.
• Rotate student puppeteers so everyone gets a turn practicing sharing through play.

By making sharing fun and interactive with a puppet, young learners easily grasp and remember the Behavior Hero expectations!

Sticker Reward Chart 🌟

Use this chart to celebrate your students’ Behavior Hero actions! Place a star sticker in the cell each day a child shows Respect, Sharing, or Responsibility. At the end of the week, review the stickers and celebrate your Behavior Heroes!

Materials:

• Printed chart (laminate or place in a dry-erase sleeve for reuse)
• Star stickers or dry-erase marker

How to Use:

1. Display the chart in a visible spot in the classroom.
2. Write each student’s name in the Student Name column.
3. When a student demonstrates a Behavior Hero action, place a star sticker (or draw a star) in that student’s cell for the current day.
4. At week’s end, count each child’s stars and acknowledge their efforts.

Teacher Tips:

• For younger learners, stickers are easiest—let a helper place the sticker for you.
• If you laminate the chart, use a dry-erase marker to draw stars and simply wipe clean at week’s end.
• Consider a small celebration (cheers, a special call-out) when a student earns 5 stars in one week.
• Rotate chart monitor duties so children practice responsibility by recording their classmates’ stars.

Keep the excitement high by updating the chart daily and recognizing positive choices! 🎉

Behavior Hero Script

Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, Behavior Heroes! Please come sit on the carpet in our big circle."

(Teacher points to the poster and holds up the Behavior Expectations Poster.)
Teacher: "Look at our special poster! It shows three superpowers every Behavior Hero has. They are Respect, Sharing, and Responsibility."

Teacher: "First, let’s talk about Respect. Respect means using kind words, gentle hands, and waiting your turn. Can you show me gentle hands?"



Teacher: "Wonderful! Now, Sharing. Sharing means taking turns and giving a friend something when they need it. What could you share with a friend?"



Teacher: "Yes! Last, Responsibility. Responsibility means helping clean up and taking care of our things. Who can show me how to help clean up toys?"



Teacher: "Amazing! Remember: Respect, Sharing, Responsibility. Today, each of you will learn to be a Behavior Hero by practicing these three!"

Story Time (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Let’s watch our story about Hero Hank!" (Click through Behavior Hero Story Slides.)

Slide 1 (“Behavior Hero Story”)
Teacher: "Welcome, Behavior Heroes! Today we follow Hero Hank on his adventure."

Slide 2 (“Meet Hero Hank”)
Teacher: "This is Hero Hank. What makes someone a hero?"



Teacher: "Yes—helping others and making kind choices!"

Slide 3 (“Behavior #1: Respect”)
Teacher: "One morning, Hank saw Mia’s tall block tower and waited patiently. How did Hank show respect?"



Teacher: "Exactly—he used gentle hands and kind words!"

Slide 4 (“Behavior #2: Sharing”)
Teacher: "At snack time, Hank had two apple slices and gave one to Leo. Why was sharing a good choice?"



Teacher: "That’s right—he made Leo happy and showed he cares!"

Slide 5 (“Behavior #3: Responsibility”)
Teacher: "After art, Hank put paint brushes back and wiped the table. What did Hank do to be responsible?"



Teacher: "He helped clean up—great job noticing that!"

Slide 6 (“Review the Behavior Hero Rules”)
Teacher: "Let’s say them together: Respect, Sharing, Responsibility!"
Students: "Respect, Sharing, Responsibility!"

Slide 7 (“Your Turn to Be a Behavior Hero!”)
Teacher: "Now it’s your turn. Let’s practice these behaviors together!"

Scenario Discussion (10 minutes)

Teacher: "I’m going to introduce our puppet friend, Share-It Sam!" (Bring out Sharing Puppet.)
Teacher (puppet voice): "Hello, friends! I’m Share-It Sam, and I need your help to be a Behavior Hero."

1. Scenario 1: Favorite Car
   Teacher: "Sam has one toy car and Mia wants it too. Sam, what should you do?"
   Teacher (puppet voice): "Hmm…"
   Teacher: "What do you think, Behavior Heroes? How can they show sharing and respect?"
   
   
   
   Teacher: "Great idea—take turns rolling the car!"
2. Scenario 2: Block Tower Trouble
   Teacher: "Sam wants to knock down Leo’s tower. Sam, is that respectful?"
   
   
   
   Teacher: "No—it’s not. What should Sam do instead?"
   
   
   
   Teacher: "Yes—use gentle hands and say, ‘Can I play when you’re done?’"
3. Scenario 3: Snack Time Share
   Teacher: "Sam has two apple slices; Max has none. Sam, what can you do to show sharing?"
   
   
   
   Teacher: "Perfect—offer one slice with a smile!"
4. Scenario 4: Cleanup Helpers
   Teacher: "After art, crayons and paper are on the floor. Sam, what’s a responsible thing to do?"
   
   
   
   Teacher: "That’s right—pick them up and put them away so everyone can stay safe."

Teacher: "You all gave fantastic answers! Share-It Sam says, ‘Thank you, Behavior Heroes!’"

Role-Play Practice (15 minutes)

Teacher: "Now we will practice in small groups."
Teacher: "I will divide you into groups of three or four. Each group gets a set of Responsibility Role Cards."
Teacher: "When I say ‘Go’, one person draws a card, reads it, and acts it out. The rest of the group gives a thumbs-up when they see Responsibility. Then we rotate."

Teacher: "Ready? Let’s go!" (Students move into groups and begin role-play. Teacher circulates.)

(Two minutes before time is up)
Teacher: "Two more minutes! Keep practicing being responsible heroes!"

(Time’s up)
Teacher: "Great job, everyone! Please put your cards back and come back to our circle."

Closing & Assessment (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Let’s share one behavior you practiced today. Who wants to go first?"



Teacher: "Thank you for sharing! Here is your very own Behavior Hero Badge!"

(Distribute badges.)

Teacher: "Now, choose a star sticker and place it on our Sticker Reward Chart for showing Behavior Hero actions today!"

Teacher: "I saw so many respectful, sharing, and responsible actions. You are all Behavior Heroes! See you tomorrow—keep practicing your powers!"