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Playground Kindness Adventure

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Jamilah Murrell

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Playground Kindness Adventure

Teach respect and kindness

This lesson uses social stories to teach students about respect and kindness on the playground. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to demonstrate these values during playtime. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Teach respect and kindness

Materials

Social Story Handout, Discussion Questions, Kindness Role-Play Scenarios, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what respect and kindness mean.
  • Ask students to share examples of respectful and kind behavior they have seen or experienced.

Step 2

Social Story Reading

10 mins

  • Distribute the Social Story Handout to each student.
  • Read the story aloud, pausing to discuss key points about respect and kindness on the playground.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about the social story.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can apply these lessons during playtime.

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a Kindness Role-Play Scenario.
  • Allow groups to practice and then present their scenarios to the class.
  • Discuss each scenario, highlighting respectful and kind behaviors.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Distribute the Reflection Worksheet for students to complete.
  • Ask students to write down one way they will show respect and kindness on the playground.
  • Collect worksheets and conclude with a positive reinforcement of the lesson's key points.
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Reading

Social Story Handout

A handout containing a social story about respect and kindness on the playground.

Respect and Kindness on the Playground

Once upon a time, in a school playground, there were children who loved to play. They learned that being kind and respectful made playtime more fun for everyone. They took turns, shared toys, and used kind words. When someone felt left out, they invited them to join in. This made everyone feel happy and included. Remember, respect and kindness make the playground a better place for all!

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a discussion on respect and kindness based on the social story.

What are some examples of respect and kindness from the story?

Encourage students to recall specific actions or words from the story that demonstrated respect and kindness.







How can we show respect and kindness on our playground?

Guide students to think about practical ways they can apply these values during playtime.







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Worksheet

Kindness Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play, demonstrating respect and kindness.




A friend is feeling sad because they lost a game. How can you show kindness?







Two students want to use the same swing. How can they show respect?







Someone new is playing alone. How can you include them?




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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on how they will demonstrate respect and kindness on the playground.

Write one way you will show respect on the playground.








Write one way you will show kindness on the playground.








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