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Respect and Follow

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Lesson Plan

Respect and Follow

Develop respect for authority

This lesson helps K-2 students understand the importance of respecting authority and following requests calmly. Through an engaging story, group activities, and guided reflection, students will learn how to respond positively to authority figures. This lesson is crucial for building a foundation of respect and cooperation, which are essential skills for their social and academic development.

Audience

K-2 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Storybook: 'Listening to My Teacher', Reflection Questions, and Activity Materials: Role-play cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Gather the students in a circle.
  • Introduce the topic of respect and listening to teachers and adults.
  • Explain that today they will learn how to follow requests without getting upset.

Step 2

Reading

5 minutes

  • Read the storybook 'Listening to My Teacher' aloud to the group.
  • Pause to ask questions about how the characters feel and what they do when asked to do something.

Step 3

Group Activity

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with role-play cards depicting different scenarios (e.g., being asked to clean up toys, line up quietly).
  • Have each group act out the scenarios, focusing on responding positively to requests.
  • Encourage students to discuss how they felt during the role-play.

Step 4

Reflection

5 minutes

  • Use the reflection questions to help the students think about the activity and reading.
  • Introduce a calming technique: Teach the students to take deep breaths by inhaling slowly through the nose, holding for a moment, and exhaling through the mouth.
  • Encourage students to use this technique if they feel upset when asked to do something.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Reinforce the importance of respect and listening.
  • Praise the students for their participation and positive behavior.
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Discussion

Reflection Questions

Guided questions to help the students reflect on the lesson.

Why is it important to listen to our teachers?

Discuss how listening helps us learn and stay safe.







How do you feel when you follow a request?

Encourage the students to express positive feelings associated with cooperation.







What can you do if you feel upset when asked to do something?

Talk about taking deep breaths and asking for help if needed.







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Reading

Listening to My Teacher

A short story that illustrates the importance of listening to authority figures.

Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play, but sometimes he didn't want to stop when his teacher asked him to. One day, Benny's teacher asked him to clean up the toys. Benny felt upset, but he remembered that listening to his teacher was important. He took a deep breath and decided to help. Benny felt proud and happy when he saw how clean the room was. From then on, Benny always tried to listen to his teacher, and he found that it made his day much more fun!

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Worksheet

Role-Play Cards

Cards for students to use in role-playing scenarios about following requests.




Clean up the toys







Line up quietly







Share the crayons







Sit down for story time







Raise your hand to speak




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