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Playground Respect

Lesson Plan

Playground Respect

Improve Social Skills

This lesson aims to improve social skills among 2nd graders through the use of a collaborative game and a video. By promoting respect, turn-taking, and kindness, students will learn how to interact positively with their peers. This lesson is important because it builds the foundation for healthy interpersonal relationships and a positive classroom environment.

Audience

2nd Graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

'Respecting Each Other in School' Video, Worksheet on Respect, Markers, and Projector or Smartboard

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin by discussing with students what it means to be respectful.
  • Introduce the video's topic, emphasizing the importance of respect, fair play, and kindness in school settings.
  • Explain that respect helps us make friends and enjoy school more.

Step 2

Video Viewing

14 minutes

  • Play the video 'Respecting Each Other in School' Watch Video.
  • Ask students to pay attention to the examples of good and bad behavior shown in the video.
  • Pause the video at key moments to discuss what is happening.

Step 3

Collaborative Game: Respect Relay

8 minutes

  • Organize a relay game where students take turns performing respectful actions, such as saying kind words or helping a friend.
  • Divide the class into small groups.
  • Each student in the group must perform an action that demonstrates respect before passing the baton to the next student.
  • Use props or scenario cards to guide the actions.

Step 4

Reflection and Worksheet

3 minutes

  • Hand out the 'Respect Worksheet'.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet by drawing or writing how they can be respectful to others.
  • Gather responses and discuss as a group.

Step 5

Closure

1 minute

  • Recap the key points of the lesson: what respect means and how we can show it.
  • Encourage students to practice respect throughout the day.
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Worksheet

Respect Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on respectful behaviors and encourages them to think of ways to be kind and considerate towards others.

Draw or write one way you can show respect to a friend at school.

Think about sharing, taking turns, or using kind words.







Why is it important to be respectful?








How do you feel when someone is respectful to you?








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