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Friendship and Communication Fun

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Lesson Plan

Friendship and Communication Fun

Improve communication skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing communication skills among 1st graders through engaging activities and discussions. Using 'The Boundaries Song' video, students will explore the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills that are foundational for building friendships and effective communication.

Audience

1st grade small group

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

The Boundaries Song video, Discussion Questions, and Printable Cards for Activity

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of communication and friendship.
  • Explain that they will watch a short video and participate in fun activities to learn how to communicate better.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Show the The Boundaries Song video.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how the song talks about boundaries and communication.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on why boundaries are important and how they can communicate their needs.

Step 4

Activity - Boundary Role Play

8 mins

  • Distribute printable cards with different boundary scenarios.
  • In pairs, have students role-play the scenarios, focusing on expressing their boundaries and respecting others'.
  • After each role-play, ask the pairs to share what they learned about communication and boundaries.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points about communication and boundaries.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Boundaries

This discussion will help students reflect on the video and think about how they can set and respect boundaries.

What did you learn about boundaries from the video?

Encourage students to mention specific examples from the song, such as saying 'please stop'.







How can you tell someone if they are making you uncomfortable?

Guide students to think about using clear and kind words to express their feelings.







Why is it important to respect other people's boundaries?

Discuss how respecting boundaries helps us maintain good friendships and feel safe.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Boundary Scenarios

These cards contain different scenarios for students to role-play, helping them practice communication and boundary-setting skills.




You want to play tag, but your friend doesn't like running games. How do you respect their boundary?







Your friend is talking too loudly and it's hurting your ears. How can you ask them to lower their voice?







You don't like being hugged, but your friend keeps hugging you. How can you tell them your boundary?







Your friend wants to borrow your favorite toy, but you don't want to share it. How can you express your boundary?




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