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Respect and Social Skills for 1st Graders

Lesson Plan

Respect and Social Skills for 1st Graders

Develop social skills and respect

This lesson plan is designed to teach 1st graders the importance of social skills and respect through engaging activities and discussions. Using the video 'Respecting Each Other in School,' students will learn about fair play, taking turns, and being considerate of others' feelings. These skills are crucial for building friendships and creating a positive classroom environment. The lesson will help students understand the value of kindness and respect, leading to better interactions with peers.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

6 sessions, 45 mins each

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Discussion Questions, Interactive Activities, Worksheets, Printable Cards, Role-Play Scenarios, and Commitment Contract

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction to Social Skills

45 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what social skills are and why they are important.
  • Introduce the video 'Respecting Each Other in School' and explain that it will show examples of good social skills.
  • Watch the first part of the video Respecting Each Other in School.
  • Discuss initial impressions and thoughts about respect and kindness.

Step 2

Session 2: Understanding Respect

45 mins

  • Recap the previous session's discussion on social skills.
  • Watch the next segment of the video focusing on respect.
  • Use discussion questions to explore the theme of respect in the video.
  • Conduct a role-play activity where students practice respectful interactions using the provided scenarios.

Step 3

Session 3: The Importance of Taking Turns

45 mins

  • Review the concept of respect from the previous session.
  • Watch the video segment on taking turns and fair play.
  • Discuss why taking turns is important and how it affects friendships.
  • Engage students in a game that requires taking turns to reinforce the concept.

Step 4

Session 4: Practicing Kindness

45 mins

  • Recap the importance of taking turns.
  • Watch the video segment that highlights acts of kindness.
  • Discuss how kindness can improve relationships and create a positive environment.
  • Have students share personal stories of kindness and complete a kindness worksheet.

Step 5

Session 5: Applying Social Skills

45 mins

  • Review key concepts of respect, taking turns, and kindness.
  • Watch the final segment of the video.
  • Conduct an interactive activity where students apply all the social skills learned.
  • Use printable cards to remind students of key social skills.

Step 6

Session 6: Reflection and Commitment

45 mins

  • Recap all the sessions and key learnings.
  • Engage students in a reflection activity about how they can apply these skills daily.
  • Have students make a commitment to practice these skills and share their plans.
  • Conclude with a group discussion and celebrate their learning journey.
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Discussion

Discussion on Respect and Kindness

A guided discussion to explore the themes of respect and kindness as shown in the video.

What did you learn about respect from the video?

Encourage students to mention specific examples from the video where characters showed respect.







Why is it important to take turns and share with others?

Discuss how taking turns and sharing can lead to better friendships and a more enjoyable experience for everyone.







Can you think of a time when you showed kindness to someone?

Allow students to share personal stories and relate them to the concepts discussed.







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Worksheet

Social Skills Practice Worksheet

A worksheet designed to reinforce the social skills concepts learned in the lesson.

Draw a picture of a time you shared with a friend.

Think about a time when you let someone else use your toys or shared a snack.







Write about a time you waited your turn.

Describe how it felt to wait and what happened when it was your turn.







List three ways you can show respect to your classmates.

Consider actions like listening when others speak, using kind words, and helping others.







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Worksheet

Respect Reminders Cards

Printable cards with reminders about showing respect and kindness.




Wait your turn







Share with others







Use kind words







Listen when others speak







Help a friend in need




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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios for Respect

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play respectful interactions.




Scenario 1: A friend wants to join your game, but you're not sure if there's enough room. How do you handle it?







Scenario 2: You see someone drop their books in the hallway. What can you do to help?







Scenario 3: You're playing a game, and someone else wants a turn. How do you make sure everyone gets a chance?







Scenario 4: A classmate is feeling sad because they lost a game. How can you show kindness?







Scenario 5: You and a friend both want to use the same toy. How can you share it?




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Worksheet

Interactive Activity for Social Skills

Printable cards with activities for students to apply social skills learned, focusing on respect, taking turns, and kindness.




Activity 1: Form a circle and pass a ball around. Each time you receive the ball, say one kind thing about the person next to you.







Activity 2: Pair up and take turns sharing a story about a time you helped someone. Listen carefully and ask questions.







Activity 3: Create a 'Kindness Chain' by writing kind actions on strips of paper and linking them together.







Activity 4: Play a game of 'Follow the Leader' where everyone gets a turn to lead the group in a fun activity.







Activity 5: Work in small groups to create a short skit showing how to resolve a conflict respectfully.




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Worksheet

Commitment Contract for Social Skills

A simple contract for students to sign, committing to practice respect, kindness, and taking turns.




I promise to show respect by listening to others and using kind words.







I promise to take turns and share with my classmates.







I promise to be kind and help others when they need it.







I will practice these skills every day to make our classroom a happy place.







Signature: ___________________ Date: __________




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