Friendship and Self Control 1st Grade Small Group

Rita York

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Friendship and Self Control 1st Grade Small Group

Use self-control & make friends

This lesson plan is designed for first graders in a small counseling group to help them develop self-control and learn how to make and keep friends. Over 8 sessions, students will engage in activities, discussions, and projects that promote social skills and emotional regulation. The use of Kelso's Wheel of Choices will provide a visual and interactive tool to help students understand and practice decision-making in social situations. This lesson is important as it equips young students with essential life skills that contribute to their overall well-being and success in school and beyond.

Audience

First Graders Counseling Group

Time

8 sessions, 30 minutes each

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Kelso's Wheel of Choices, Discussion Questions, Friendship & Self-Control Worksheet, Reading Handout, Exit Ticket, Printable Cards for Games, Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Picture Book: The Rainbow Fish, and Craft Materials: Paper plates, colored tissue paper, glue, scissors, markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome students and introduce the session's focus on self-control and friendship.
Briefly explain Kelso's Wheel of Choices and how it will be used in activities.

Step 2

Activity: Kelso's Choices Game

10 mins

Use printable cards to play a game where students pick scenarios and decide which choice from Kelso's Wheel to use.
Encourage students to discuss their choices and reasoning.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion using prepared questions about the importance of self-control and making friends.
Encourage students to share personal experiences and thoughts.

Step 4

Reading & Reflection

15 mins

Read 'The Rainbow Fish' picture book.
Watch the Respecting Each Other in School video.
Discuss the themes of sharing and friendship from the book and video, asking students to reflect on how they relate to their own lives.
Craft Activity: Create a Rainbow Fish using paper plates and colored tissue paper. Encourage students to share their 'scales' with each other to complete their fish, reinforcing the story's message.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

3 mins

Hand out the worksheet and guide students to complete it, focusing on identifying self-control strategies and friendship skills.

Step 6

Exit Ticket

2 mins

Ask students to write or draw one thing they learned about self-control or friendship today.
Collect exit tickets as a quick assessment of understanding.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

Recap the session's key points and praise students for their participation.
Remind them to practice using Kelso's Wheel of Choices in their daily interactions.

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Discussion

Kelso's Choices Discussion

A guided discussion to help students explore the concepts of self-control and friendship using Kelso's Wheel of Choices.

Why is it important to have self-control when making friends?

Discuss how self-control helps in understanding others' feelings and maintaining friendships.

Can you think of a time when you used one of Kelso's choices?

Encourage students to share personal stories and relate them to the choices on the wheel.

Worksheet

Friendship & Self-Control Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify and practice self-control strategies and friendship skills.

List two ways you can show self-control when playing with friends.

Think about taking turns and listening.

Draw a picture of you using one of Kelso's choices.

Use the wheel to pick a choice you like.

Reading

Friendship & Self-Control Story

A short story that illustrates the importance of self-control and making friends.

Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny who loved to play with his friends. One day, Benny wanted to play with the ball, but his friend Lily was using it. Benny remembered Kelso's Wheel of Choices and decided to wait patiently. Lily noticed Benny's patience and invited him to play together. They had a great time and became even better friends.

Quiz

Exit Ticket: Self-Control & Friendship

Worksheet

Kelso's Choices Printable Cards

Cards featuring different scenarios and choices from Kelso's Wheel for game-based learning.

Scenario: Your friend is using the toy you want.

Choice: Wait patiently or ask to join.

Scenario: Someone cuts in line.

Choice: Talk it out or tell an adult.

Scenario: You feel upset during a game.

Choice: Take deep breaths or walk away.

Discussion

The Rainbow Fish Discussion

A discussion guide to accompany 'The Rainbow Fish' book, helping students connect the story to their own experiences of sharing and friendship.

What did the Rainbow Fish do to make new friends?

Discuss the actions and behaviors that helped the Rainbow Fish form friendships.

How did the Rainbow Fish feel after sharing his scales?

Explore the emotions and outcomes of sharing and how it affected his friendships.

What can you do to be a good friend like the Rainbow Fish?

Encourage students to think about their own actions and how they can apply them in real life.

Reading

Parent Handout: Friendship and Self-Control

A handout for parents outlining the objectives and activities of the 'Friendship and Self Control 1st Grade Small Group' lesson plan, along with tips on how they can support their child's learning at home.

Friendship and Self-Control: Parent Handout

Dear Parents,

We are excited to share with you our upcoming small group sessions focused on developing friendship and self-control skills in first graders. Over the next 8 sessions, your child will engage in fun and interactive activities designed to enhance their social skills and emotional regulation.

Objectives:

Help children understand and practice self-control.
Teach strategies for making and keeping friends.
Use Kelso's Wheel of Choices to guide decision-making in social situations.

Activities Include:

Reading 'The Rainbow Fish' and discussing its themes of sharing and friendship.
Watching the video 'Respecting Each Other in School' to learn about respect and fair play.
Participating in games and crafts that reinforce the lessons learned.

Alignment with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors:

Mindset 1: Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being.
Behavior Standard B-LS 1: Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions.
Behavior Standard B-SS 2: Create positive and supportive relationships with other students.

How You Can Support at Home:

Encourage your child to talk about what they learned in each session.
Practice using Kelso's Wheel of Choices at home to solve small conflicts.
Read books about friendship and discuss the characters' actions and feelings.

Thank you for your support in helping your child develop these important life skills. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Warm regards,

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