Lesson Plan
Sharing Lesson Plan
Students will identify examples of sharing and practice taking turns with a shared item.
Learning to share helps us make friends, play nicely, and ensures everyone gets a chance to enjoy things. This foundational social-emotional skill fosters cooperation and reduces conflict in the classroom.
Audience
Kindergarten
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Interactive storytelling and hands-on turn-taking practice.
Materials
Our special sharing object (e.g., a colorful plush toy, a talking stick), Sharing Slide Deck, Sharing Script, Sharing Warm Up, Sharing Activity, and Sharing Cool Down
Prep
Preparation Steps
5 minutes
- Review all generated materials: Sharing Lesson Plan, Sharing Slide Deck, Sharing Script, Sharing Warm Up, Sharing Activity, and Sharing Cool Down.
- Gather a fun, visually appealing object to use for the sharing activity (e.g., a colorful plush toy, a 'talking stick', a unique fidget toy). This will be the 'special sharing object'.
Step 1
Warm-Up: Share a Smile (2 minutes)
2 minutes
- Begin with the Sharing Warm Up activity. Instruct students to share a smile with a peer. This lighthearted start introduces the idea of giving and connecting.
- Ask a quick question: "What makes you happy to share?" (Allow 1-2 quick responses).
Step 2
What is Sharing? (5 minutes)
5 minutes
- Use the Sharing Slide Deck and follow the prompts in the Sharing Script to guide a discussion about what sharing means and why it's important.
- Focus on clear, simple language and encourage students to offer their own ideas about sharing.
Step 3
Hands-On Sharing Activity (6 minutes)
6 minutes
- Introduce the 'special sharing object' (e.g., a plush toy).
- Explain the rules for taking turns with the object as outlined in the Sharing Activity.
- Facilitate the activity, ensuring each student has a chance to hold the object and 'share' it with the next person.
- Provide gentle reminders and positive reinforcement for good turn-taking.
Step 4
Cool Down: Sharing Reflection (2 minutes)
2 minutes
- Conclude the lesson with the Sharing Cool Down.
- Ask students to reflect on one thing they learned about sharing today and how they might use it.
Script
Sharing Script
Introduction (Teacher says):
"Hello, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important that helps us be great friends and have lots of fun together. We're going to talk about sharing!"
"What do you think sharing means? When do you share things?" (Pause for a few student responses, affirm their ideas).
What Is Sharing? (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 2)
"Look at our slide! Sharing means letting others use our things, taking turns with toys, and being fair with our friends. It's like when you have a yummy snack and you give a little bit to a friend, or when you let someone else play with your favorite block for a little while."
"Why do you think it's good to share? What happens when we share our toys or our time?"
Why Is Sharing So Important? (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 3)
"That's right! Sharing makes our friends happy! When we share, everyone gets a chance to play, and no one feels left out. It helps us play together and makes our classroom a super friendly place. It also makes you feel good inside, doesn't it?"
"Think about a time someone shared with you. How did that make you feel?"
How Can We Share? (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 4)
"So, how can we be awesome sharers? The slide gives us some ideas! We can say, 'My turn, then your turn.' This tells our friend that you will share after you've had a little bit of time. We can also just offer a toy to a friend, or politely ask, 'Would you like to share this with me?'"
"Can anyone give me an idea of something they can share today?"
Let's Practice Our Sharing Superpowers! (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 5)
"Okay, my Sharing Superheroes! It's time to put our sharing skills into practice. We have a special object here today [Hold up the special sharing object, e.g., a plush toy]. We're going to practice taking turns with it. This is how we'll do our Sharing Activity: Pass the Plushie."
"When it's your turn, you can hold the object, give it a little hug, or tell us one thing you like about sharing. Then, when I say 'Share!', you'll gently pass it to the person next to you. Does that sound like fun?"
Conclusion (Teacher says):
"Wow, you all did such a great job practicing sharing today! Remember, sharing makes everyone happy and helps us all be good friends. Keep practicing your sharing superpowers every day!"
"For our cool down, think about one thing you learned about sharing today. We'll talk about it in our Sharing Cool Down."
Warm Up
Sharing Warm Up: Share a Smile!
Instructions:
- Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Let's start our day by sharing something wonderful. Can you share a big, happy smile with the person sitting next to you?"
- Encourage students to make eye contact and genuinely smile at a peer.
- Teacher: "Now, turn to another friend and share another big smile! See how good it feels to share something kind?"
- After a moment, bring the group back together. "Sharing a smile is a great way to start our lesson about sharing! What makes you happy to share with others?" (Allow for a couple of quick, one-word or short phrase responses).
Activity
Sharing Activity: Pass the Plushie
Materials Needed:
- One special, visually appealing object (e.g., a colorful plush toy, a "talking stick," a unique fidget toy) - referred to as the "Plushie"
Instructions:
- Teacher: "Now it's time for our Sharing Superpower practice! We have our special Plushie today. We're going to take turns sharing it with each other."
- Have students sit in a circle or around a table where they can easily pass the Plushie.
- Teacher: "When it's your turn, you can hold the Plushie. You can give it a little hug, or you can tell us one thing you like about sharing. It's your turn to enjoy the Plushie for a moment."
- Teacher: "When I say 'Share!', that means it's time to gently pass the Plushie to the friend next to you. Remember, we use soft hands and look at our friend as we pass it. This helps everyone feel respected and ready for their turn!"
- Start by passing the Plushie to the first student. Provide a clear cue, "[Student Name], it's your turn with the Plushie!"
- After the student has had a brief moment (e.g., 10-15 seconds) to hold the Plushie and perhaps say something, say "Share!" and cue them to pass it to the next student.
- Continue around the circle until every student has had at least one turn.
- Teacher: "You are all amazing sharers! Did you notice how everyone got a turn because we all shared? That's what makes sharing so special!"
Cool Down
Sharing Cool Down: One Big Idea
Instructions:
- Teacher: "Alright, my super sharers! We're almost done with our sharing lesson today. You all did a fantastic job with the Plushie activity!"
- Teacher: "Now, I want everyone to think about one big idea they learned about sharing today. Just one thing that stuck with you."
- Go around the small group and ask each student to share their one big idea. If a student struggles, you can prompt them with: "Did you learn that sharing makes friends happy?" or "Did you learn about taking turns?"
- Student 1:
- Student 2:
- Student 3:
- Student 4:
- Student 1:
- Teacher: "Wonderful ideas, everyone! Remember these big ideas and try to use your sharing superpowers every day!"
Slide Deck
My Turn, Your Turn: Sharing Fun!
Let's learn how to share and make friends happy!
Welcome the students to the lesson. You can start by asking them what they think sharing means in simple terms. Introduce the idea that today we'll be learning about how to share and why it's a super important skill!
What Is Sharing?
Sharing means:
- Letting others use our things!
- Taking turns with toys!
- Being fair with our friends!
Explain 'sharing' in easy-to-understand language for Kindergarteners. You can use gestures or examples like sharing crayons or a ball. Emphasize that it's about letting others have a turn or use something we have.
Why Is Sharing So Important?
Sharing makes our friends happy!
Sharing helps everyone play together!
Sharing makes our classroom a friendly place!
Discuss the positive outcomes of sharing. Ask questions like, 'How does it feel when someone shares with you?' or 'What happens when we don't share?' Relate it to making friends and having more fun.
How Can We Share?
We can:
- Say "My turn, then your turn."
- Offer a toy to a friend.
- Ask, "Would you like to share?"
Provide concrete, actionable examples of how they can share. You can role-play or ask students for ideas of how they share at home or school. Keep it simple and focused on actions.
Let's Practice Our Sharing Superpowers!
It's time to be Sharing Superheroes!
We will practice taking turns with our special object.
Transition to the hands-on activity. Explain that they will now get to practice sharing in a fun way. Introduce the special sharing object here if you haven't already and explain it's purpose for the activity.
Script
Sharing Script
Introduction (Teacher says):
"Hello, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important that helps us be great friends and have lots of fun together. We're going to talk about sharing!"
"What do you think sharing means? When do you share things?" (Pause for a few student responses, affirm their ideas).
What Is Sharing? (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 2)
"Look at our slide! Sharing means letting others use our things, taking turns with toys, and being fair with our friends. It's like when you have a yummy snack and you give a little bit to a friend, or when you let someone else play with your favorite block for a little while."
"Why do you think it's good to share? What happens when we share our toys or our time?"
Why Is Sharing So Important? (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 3)
"That's right! Sharing makes our friends happy! When we share, everyone gets a chance to play, and no one feels left out. It helps us play together and makes our classroom a super friendly place. It also makes you feel good inside, doesn't it?"
"Think about a time someone shared with you. How did that make you feel?"
How Can We Share? (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 4)
"So, how can we be awesome sharers? The slide gives us some ideas! We can say, 'My turn, then your turn.' This tells our friend that you will share after you've had a little bit of time. We can also just offer a toy to a friend, or politely ask, 'Would you like to share this with me?'"
"Can anyone give me an idea of something they can share today?"
Let's Practice Our Sharing Superpowers! (Using Sharing Slide Deck - Slide 5)
"Okay, my Sharing Superheroes! It's time to put our sharing skills into practice. We have a special object here today [Hold up the special sharing object, e.g., a plush toy]. We're going to practice taking turns with it. This is how we'll do our Sharing Activity: Pass the Plushie."
"When it's your turn, you can hold the object, give it a little hug, or tell us one thing you like about sharing. Then, when I say 'Share!', you'll gently pass it to the person next to you. Does that sound like fun?"
Conclusion (Teacher says):
"Wow, you all did such a great job practicing sharing today! Remember, sharing makes everyone happy and helps us all be good friends. Keep practicing your sharing superpowers every day!"
"For our cool down, think about one thing you learned about sharing today. We'll talk about it in our Sharing Cool Down."
Warm Up
Sharing Warm Up: Share a Smile!
Instructions:
- Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Let's start our day by sharing something wonderful. Can you share a big, happy smile with the person sitting next to you?"
- Encourage students to make eye contact and genuinely smile at a peer.
- Teacher: "Now, turn to another friend and share another big smile! See how good it feels to share something kind?"
- After a moment, bring the group back together. "Sharing a smile is a great way to start our lesson about sharing! What makes you happy to share with others?" (Allow for a couple of quick, one-word or short phrase responses).
Activity
Sharing Activity: Pass the Plushie
Materials Needed:
- One special, visually appealing object (e.g., a colorful plush toy, a "talking stick," a unique fidget toy) - referred to as the "Plushie"
Instructions:
- Teacher: "Now it's time for our Sharing Superpower practice! We have our special Plushie today. We're going to take turns sharing it with each other."
- Have students sit in a circle or around a table where they can easily pass the Plushie.
- Teacher: "When it's your turn, you can hold the Plushie. You can give it a little hug, or you can tell us one thing you like about sharing. It's your turn to enjoy the Plushie for a moment."
- Teacher: "When I say 'Share!', that means it's time to gently pass the Plushie to the friend next to you. Remember, we use soft hands and look at our friend as we pass it. This helps everyone feel respected and ready for their turn!"
- Start by passing the Plushie to the first student. Provide a clear cue, "[Student Name], it's your turn with the Plushie!"
- After the student has had a brief moment (e.g., 10-15 seconds) to hold the Plushie and perhaps say something, say "Share!" and cue them to pass it to the next student.
- Continue around the circle until every student has had at least one turn.
- Teacher: "You are all amazing sharers! Did you notice how everyone got a turn because we all shared? That's what makes sharing so special!"