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Perspective Playtime

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Perspective Playtime

Perspective taking & conflict resolution

This lesson helps kindergarten students develop perspective-taking and conflict resolution skills through engaging activities. By using experiential and game-based learning, students will practice I-messages and learn to understand others' viewpoints. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and effective communication, aligning with ASCA mindsets and behaviors.

Audience

Kindergarten, small group

Time

25 mins

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Worksheet: I-Message Practice, Video: Story: A Little Respectful Spot, and Printable Cards: Conflict Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what it means to see things from someone else's perspective.
  • Introduce the concept of I-messages and how they help in expressing feelings without blaming others.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Activity: Role-Playing

8 mins

  • Use printable cards with conflict scenarios.
  • Have students role-play the scenarios, practicing I-messages to resolve conflicts.
  • Encourage students to express how they feel and what they need.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

3 mins

  • Distribute the "I-Message Practice" worksheet.
  • Guide students to fill in the blanks with their own I-messages based on the role-play scenarios.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the importance of understanding others' perspectives and using I-messages.
  • Encourage students to use these skills in their daily interactions.
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Worksheet

I-Message Practice Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice forming I-messages to express their feelings and needs in a conflict situation.

I feel ____ when ____ because ____.

Think about a time you felt upset and why.







I need ____ so that ____.

What can help you feel better?







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Worksheet

Conflict Scenarios Cards

These cards present different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice perspective-taking and I-messages.




You want to play with a toy that someone else is using.







You and a friend both want to be the leader in a game.







Someone accidentally bumps into you and doesn't say sorry.




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