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Building Bridges with My Support System

Lesson Plan

Building Bridges with My Support System

Understanding Relationships with Adults

This lesson helps young students understand the importance of building positive relationships with adults in their support system, such as parents, teachers, and caregivers. Through storytelling, interactive activities, and creative expression, students will learn how to communicate and connect with adults. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for trust and effective communication, which are vital for their development.

Audience

Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

'Jelly Donut Difference' storybook, Crayons, Drawing paper, Printable relationship cards, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and introduce the topic of building relationships with adults.
  • Discuss why having a good relationship with adults is important.
  • Explain the activities they will be doing today.

Step 2

Story Time

8 mins

  • Read the storybook 'Jelly Donut Difference' to the class.
  • Ask students to listen for examples of how children interact with adults in the story.

Step 3

Creative Activity

10 mins

  • Provide students with drawing paper and crayons.
  • Ask them to draw a picture of themselves doing an activity with an adult they trust.
  • Encourage them to share their drawings with the class.

Step 4

Interactive Game

5 mins

  • Play a simple game where students pass around a 'relationship card' and say something they like about spending time with an adult.
  • Emphasize the importance of expressing appreciation.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

2 mins

  • Distribute the exit ticket to students.
  • Ask them to draw or write one thing they learned about building relationships with adults.
  • Collect the exit tickets as they leave.
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Exit Ticket

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