Lesson Plan
Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Plan
Students will learn to identify expected and unexpected behaviors to create a positive classroom environment.
Understanding behavior helps students know how their actions impact others, fostering kindness and cooperation in the classroom.
Audience
Kindergarten
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive discussion and role-play activities.
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
- Review the Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Plan.
- Prepare visual aids such as picture cards showing different behaviors if available.
- Set up an open space for role-play activities.
- Ensure all materials are ready before the session begins.
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
5 minutes
- Begin with a friendly welcome and explain that everyone’s behavior can be either expected (good) or unexpected (not so good).
- Use simple language and examples that children can relate to from their daily routine.
Step 2
Defining Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors
10 minutes
- Discuss examples of expected behaviors (sharing, listening, helping) and unexpected behaviors (pushing, shouting, not following rules).
- Ask students to provide their examples and encourage them to talk about how these behaviors make others feel.
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
10 minutes
- Organize a role-play session where students act out both expected and unexpected behaviors.
- Guide the activity by pausing and discussing each role-play, asking how the behavior affected the classroom community.
- Emphasize positive ways to respond to unexpected behaviors.
Step 4
Conclusion
5 minutes
- Summarize the lesson by revisiting the key points about expected and unexpected behaviors.
- Praise the students for their participation and encourage them to practice the behaviors discussed.
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Slide Deck
Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior
Welcome everyone! Today we will learn about behaviors that are 'expected' and behaviors that are 'unexpected'.
Introduce the lesson with a big smile and ensure all students are paying attention. Explain what the lesson will be about.
Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors
Expected: Sharing, Listening, Helping
Unexpected: Pushing, Shouting, Not Following Rules
Display images of children sharing, listening, and helping for expected behaviors and contrast with images of children not following instructions. Ask questions like 'How do you feel when someone shares?'
How Behaviors Affect Others
When we share and listen, everyone feels happy.
When we push or shout, it can hurt our friends' feelings.
Explain that the behaviors we observed show how our actions can make people feel happy or sad. Use clear examples.
Role-Play Activity
Let’s act! Show how you would share, listen, or help a friend.
Then, we will see what happens when someone doesn’t follow the rules.
Introduce the role-play activity. Explain that students will take turns acting out behaviors. Encourage them to use big smiles and expressive gestures for expected behaviors.
Conclusion
Today we learned about what is expected (good) and unexpected (not so good) behavior.
Remember: Your actions make our classroom a happy place!
Wrap up the session by reviewing what was learned. Praise the students for participating and reinforce the importance of practicing good behaviors.
Activity
Role-Play Activity
This activity allows you to bring the lesson to life by acting out both expected and unexpected behaviors. Through role-play, you'll see how actions can make others feel and understand the importance of choosing kind behaviors in our classroom.
Guidelines
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Listen Carefully: We'll start by reviewing what we learned about expected and unexpected behaviors. Listen as your teacher explains the activity.
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Take Turns: Each student will have a chance to role-play either an expected behavior or an unexpected behavior. Remember, acting out expected behaviors means showing actions like sharing, listening, and helping! For unexpected behaviors, think about actions like pushing, shouting, or not following rules. We'll discuss the impact of these actions as a class.
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Express Emotions: Use your facial expressions and body language to show how the behavior might make someone feel. For example, show a big smile for a kind action or a sad face for actions that might hurt someone.
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Discuss: After each role-play, let's talk about how the action made a difference. Ask questions like:
- How did that behavior make you feel?
- What could we do differently to be kind?
Activity Steps
Step 1: Group Discussion
- We'll start with a group discussion about what behaviors we think are expected (good) and unexpected (not so good).
Step 2: Role-Play Examples
- Example 1: Sharing Toys
- Expected Behavior: One student offers a toy to a friend who doesn't have one. Show a happy face and say, "You can play with my toy!"
- Unexpected Behavior: One student grabs a toy from another with no asking. Show a surprised or upset face.
- Example 2: Waiting for Your Turn
- Expected Behavior: Students wait patiently in line for a turn on a fun activity. Show calm behavior and smile while waiting.
- Unexpected Behavior: A student pushes others to get ahead in line. Show impatience and frustration on others’ faces.
- Expected Behavior: Students wait patiently in line for a turn on a fun activity. Show calm behavior and smile while waiting.
- Example 3: Listening to a Friend
- Expected Behavior: One student listens attentively when another is speaking about their day or a favorite story. Nodding and maintaining eye contact shows kindness.
- Unexpected Behavior: A student interrupts or talks over a friend who is sharing. Show disregard by speaking out of turn.
- Expected Behavior: One student listens attentively when another is speaking about their day or a favorite story. Nodding and maintaining eye contact shows kindness.
- Example 4: Helping a Classmate
- Expected Behavior: A student notices a friend struggling with a task (like picking up blocks) and offers help, saying, "Let me help you."
- Unexpected Behavior: A student ignores a friend's difficulty or laughs at them instead of helping. Show a contrasting reaction by looking concerned for your friend.
Step 3: Reflection
- After the role-play, discuss as a class:
- What did we see?
- How did it affect our classroom environment?
Step 4: Wrap-Up
- Finally, each student will share one thing they can do to practice expected behaviors every day. Encourage them by saying, "I can be a good friend by..."
Follow-Up Questions
- How did you feel when someone acted in a kind way?
- What did you learn about how our actions impact others?
- Can you think of a time when you used an expected behavior at home?
Great job everyone! Remember, your actions make our classroom a happy place. Keep practicing how to be kind every day!