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Playtime Pals

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Lesson Plan

Playtime Pals

Play nicely with friends

This lesson focuses on teaching 2-year-olds how to play nicely with their peers through engaging activities. By participating in a cooperative game and a circle time discussion, children will learn the importance of sharing, taking turns, and expressing their feelings. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills and fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

2-year-olds

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Soft ball, Printable Cards: Sharing and Taking Turns, and Discussion: Circle Time Sharing

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Gather children in a circle.
  • Briefly explain that today they will learn about playing nicely with friends.
  • Introduce the concept of sharing and taking turns.

Step 2

Cooperative Game

10 minutes

  • Use a soft ball for a simple passing game.
  • Encourage children to pass the ball to a friend, saying the friend's name as they do.
  • Remind them to wait for their turn and cheer for their friends.

Step 3

Circle Time Discussion

5 minutes

  • Gather children back in a circle.
  • Use the printable cards to discuss scenarios about sharing and taking turns.
  • Ask children how they felt during the game and what they liked about playing together.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

  • Praise the children for playing nicely and sharing.
  • Reinforce the importance of being kind and taking turns.
  • End with a group cheer or song about friendship.
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Worksheet

Sharing and Taking Turns

These cards illustrate scenarios for sharing and taking turns, helping children understand these concepts.




Sharing a toy with a friend







Waiting for a turn on the slide







Helping a friend build a block tower







Taking turns with a favorite book




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Discussion

Circle Time Sharing

A discussion to help children express their feelings about sharing and taking turns.

How did you feel when you shared the ball?

Encourage children to use words like happy, excited, or proud.







What was fun about taking turns?

Guide children to talk about the joy of playing together and seeing friends happy.







Why is it important to wait for your turn?

Discuss patience and how it makes games fair and fun for everyone.







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