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Building Bridges of Friendship

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Lesson Plan

Building Bridges of Friendship

Being flexible, listening, taking turns

In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity using blocks and magnetic tiles to build structures collaboratively. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills such as flexibility, active listening, taking turns, and maintaining a positive attitude, which are crucial for their interpersonal development and teamwork abilities.

Audience

3 first grade boys age 6

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Blocks, Magnetic tiles, and Printable Cards: Turn-Taking Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of being flexible, listening, taking turns, and having a good attitude.
  • Explain that they will play a building game to practice these skills.

Step 2

Activity Setup

5 mins

  • Divide the students into a group of three.
  • Provide each group with an equal set of blocks and magnetic tiles.
  • Explain the rules: they will take turns adding pieces to build a structure together.

Step 3

Building Activity

15 mins

  • Begin the activity by having one student start building with a block or tile.
  • Use the Printable Cards: Turn-Taking Prompts to guide whose turn it is next.
  • Encourage students to discuss and plan their structure, emphasizing listening and flexibility.
  • Remind them to maintain a positive attitude and support each other's ideas.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Discuss what they built and how they felt during the activity.
  • Ask questions like: "How did you feel when it was your turn?" and "What did you learn about working together?"
  • Praise their efforts and highlight examples of good listening, flexibility, and positive attitudes observed during the activity.
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Worksheet

Turn-Taking Prompts

These printable cards are used to guide students on whose turn it is next during the building activity. Each card has a prompt to encourage taking turns and listening.




Wait patiently for your turn.







Watch carefully what your friend is building.







Think about what you will add next.







Say 'Great job!' to your friend after their turn.




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