Teacher Script: Cooperation Crew

Warm-Up: Share a Smile! (5 minutes)

"Hello, Cooperation Crew! Welcome! Today we're going to learn about how to be super social and great friends to everyone. It's all about working and playing together like a fantastic team!"

"Let's start by sharing a smile! Everyone, think of one thing that makes you really happy. When I point to you, share it with the group! (Allow each student to share briefly). Wonderful! It makes me happy to hear all your happy thoughts."

"Today, we're going to learn how to make others happy by working together and being kind friends."

Exploring Cooperation (Slide Deck & Discussion) (10 minutes)

(Transition to Cooperation Crew Slide Deck - Slide 1: "Welcome, Cooperation Crew!")

"Look at our first slide! It says 'Welcome, Cooperation Crew!' That's us! We're on a mission to learn how to be amazing friends and work together."

(Advance to Slide 2: "What are Social Skills?")

"So, what are social skills? They are like secret superpowers that help us get along with others. Things like being a good friend, working and playing together, using kind words, and taking turns. Why do you think these skills are important? (Guide discussion towards making friends, avoiding arguments, having fun)."

(Advance to Slide 3: "Let's Cooperate!")

"This is a big word: Cooperate. Can you say 'Cooperate'? (Encourage students to repeat). Cooperate means working together as a team! It means we share our ideas and help each other. When we cooperate, things become easier and way more fun! Can you think of a time you cooperated with someone?"

(Advance to Slide 4: "Sharing is Caring!")

"Another super social skill is sharing! Sharing is caring! This can be sharing our toys, our art supplies, or even our ideas during group time. How can we make sure everyone gets a turn when we're sharing? (Discuss ideas like setting a timer, asking politely, making a plan)."

(Advance to Slide 5: "Using Kind Words")

"And one of the easiest ways to be a great friend is by using kind words! What are some kind words you know? (Elicit 'Please,' 'Thank you,' 'I'm sorry'). The slide has some great ones: 'May I have a turn?', 'I like your idea!', 'Are you okay?' Why is it important to use kind words? (Guide towards making people feel good, showing respect)."

Cooperation Crew Role-Play Activity (10 minutes)

"Alright, Cooperation Crew! Now it's time to practice our super social skills! I have some Social Skills Scenario Cards here. Each card has a short story about a time we might need to use our cooperation, sharing, or kind words. We're going to read the story, and then we're going to act out how we would be a good Cooperation Crew member in that situation."

(Hand out one Social Skills Scenario Cards to each student or pick one at a time for the group to discuss and role-play.)

"Let's read this first card: [Read Scenario 1].

"How could you show cooperation or sharing here? Who wants to role-play what they would do or say? (Encourage role-playing, then discuss different approaches and positive outcomes)."

(Repeat for remaining cards, ensuring all students have a chance to participate in role-playing and sharing their ideas.)

"Fantastic job, everyone! You are all becoming experts at working together and being kind friends!"

Cool Down: My Cooperation Promise (5 minutes)

"Okay, Cooperation Crew, we've learned so much today about being great friends! To wrap up our session, I have a special Cool Down: My Cooperation Promise sheet for each of you."

(Distribute the Cool Down: My Cooperation Promise worksheets.)

"On this sheet, I want you to either draw a picture or write one way you will try to cooperate or share with a friend this week. What is one 'super social skill' you're taking with you from our lesson today?"

(Allow students a few minutes to complete. As they finish, invite them to share.)

"Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas! You've all shown incredible growth in understanding how to be a great friend. Remember, being a Cooperation Crew member means working together and being kind every day. Keep practicing your super social skills, and I'll see you next time!"

Teacher Script: Empathy Explorers

Warm-Up: Feeling Faces (5 minutes)

"Hello, Empathy Explorers! Welcome! Today we're going to talk about something super important: feelings! Not just our own feelings, but also understanding how our friends might be feeling. It's like being a feelings detective!"

(Hold up a happy face flashcard/picture.)

"What feeling is this? That's right, happy! When was a time you felt really happy? (Pause for 1-2 student responses). Great!"

(Repeat for sad, angry, surprised, scared.)

"It's wonderful that we all have so many different feelings. And guess what? All feelings are okay! It's how we show our feelings and how we treat others' feelings that really matters."

Exploring Emotions (Slide Deck & Discussion) (10 minutes)

(Transition to Empathy Explorers Slide Deck - Slide 1: "Welcome, Empathy Explorers!")

"Look at our first slide! It says 'Welcome, Empathy Explorers!' That's us! We're going on an adventure to learn about feelings and how to be kind friends."

(Advance to Slide 2: "What are Feelings?")

"So, what are feelings? They are how our bodies and minds tell us how we are doing. Let's think: What makes you feel happy? (Pause for responses). How about sad? (Pause). It's okay to feel these things."

(Advance to Slide 3: "Look at These Faces!")

"Now, let's look at these pictures. Can you tell how these people are feeling just by looking at their faces? (Point to different faces/pictures and ask students to identify emotions). What about their bodies? Sometimes our bodies can tell us how someone feels too. If someone has their arms crossed and a frown, how might they feel? (Pause)."

(Advance to Slide 4: "What is Empathy?")

"This is a big word, but it's a super important one: Empathy. Can you say 'Empathy'? (Encourage students to repeat). Empathy means trying to understand how someone else is feeling. It's like putting yourself in their shoes for a little while! If your friend is sad because they lost their toy, you try to imagine how you would feel if you lost your favorite toy. Why do you think it's important to understand how others feel? (Guide discussion towards being kind, helping friends, making friends feel better)."

(Advance to Slide 5: "How Can We Show Empathy?")

"So, now that we know what empathy is, how can we show it? What can we do to show someone we understand how they feel and we care? (Read examples on slide: Listen, Ask 'Are you okay?', Offer a hug/kind word, Share, Help). Can anyone think of another way we can show empathy? (Encourage examples)."

Empathy Scenarios Activity (10 minutes)

"Alright, Empathy Explorers! Now it's time to put our empathy skills to the test! I have some Empathy Scenario Cards here. Each card has a short story about someone. We're going to read the story, and then we're going to use our empathy skills to think about how the person feels and what we could do to help them."

(Hand out one Empathy Scenario Card to each student or pick one at a time for the group to discuss.)

"Let's read this first card: [Read Scenario 1].

"How do you think [Character Name] feels? (Wait for responses, prompt if needed with facial expressions or body language ideas).

"Why might they feel that way?

"What could you do or say to help [Character Name] feel better? (Encourage various suggestions, emphasize kind and helpful actions)."

(Repeat for remaining cards, ensuring all students have a chance to participate and share their ideas.)

"Wow! You are all doing an amazing job thinking about how others feel and what you can do to be a kind friend. That's what being an Empathy Explorer is all about!"

Cool Down: Sharing Our Super Skills (5 minutes)

"Okay, Empathy Explorers, we've learned so much today about feelings and empathy! To wrap up our session, I have a special Cool Down: How I Feel sheet for each of you."

(Distribute the Cool Down: How I Feel worksheets.)

"On this sheet, I want you to either draw a picture or write one thing you learned today about feelings or how to be empathetic. What is one 'super skill' you're taking with you from our lesson today?"

(Allow students a few minutes to complete. As they finish, invite them to share.)

"Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas! You've all shown incredible growth in understanding feelings and being thoughtful friends. Remember, being an Empathy Explorer means thinking about others and being kind every day. Keep practicing your super social skills, and I'll see you next time!"

Empathy Scenario Cards

Cut out each card below to use for the activity.

Card 1: The Lost Drawing

Mia spent a long time drawing a beautiful rainbow. She left it on her desk to dry, but when she came back, it was gone! Mia's eyes filled with tears.

Questions:

1. How do you think Mia feels?
2. Why might she feel that way?
3. What could you do or say to help Mia feel better?

Card 2: The Trip and Fall

Leo was running on the playground and accidentally tripped over his feet. He scraped his knee and started to cry a little.

Questions:

1. How do you think Leo feels?
2. Why might he feel that way?
3. What could you do or say to help Leo feel better?

Card 3: New Kid in Class

Sam is new to your class today. During playtime, he stands by himself looking at the ground while everyone else is playing with their friends.

Questions:

1. How do you think Sam feels?
2. Why might he feel that way?
3. What could you do or say to help Sam feel better?

Card 4: Sharing a Toy

You have a really cool new toy. Your friend Maya asks if she can play with it, but you want to play with it by yourself right now.

Questions:

1. How do you think Maya feels when you say no?
2. Why might she feel that way?
3. What could you do or say to help Maya feel better, even if you still want to play alone for a bit?

Card 5: The Loud Noise

During quiet reading time, someone accidentally drops a big stack of books with a loud BANG! A student named Chloe jumps and looks very startled.

Questions:

1. How do you think Chloe feels?
2. Why might she feel that way?
3. What could you do or say to help Chloe feel calm again?

Cool Down: How I Feel

Name: ________________________

Date: ________________________

My Empathy Super Skill!

Today, I learned about feelings and how to be an Empathy Explorer! What is one important thing you learned about feelings or how to show empathy?

Draw a picture or write about it below!

I can show empathy by...

Empathy Chain Extension Activity

Objective:

Students will creatively demonstrate understanding of cause and effect in emotions and actions, building an 'empathy chain' together.

Instructions:

1. Introduce the Idea: Explain to students that just like a chain has many links, our actions can create a