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Seeing Through Others' Eyes

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Lesson Plan

Seeing Through Others' Eyes

Perspective Taking

This lesson introduces second graders to the concept of perspective taking through a fun and interactive story activity. Students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints, which is crucial for developing empathy and social skills. By engaging in discussions and activities, students will practice seeing situations from others' perspectives, enhancing their ability to connect with peers.

Audience

Second Graders

Time

30 mins

Approach

Materials

Storybook: 'The Day the Crayons Quit' by Drew Daywalt, Discussion Questions, and Perspective Taking Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they have ever disagreed with a friend and how it made them feel.
  • Introduce the concept of perspective taking as understanding how someone else might feel or think.

Step 2

Story Time

10 mins

  • Read 'The Day the Crayons Quit' by Drew Daywalt.
  • Pause at key points to ask students how they think each crayon feels and why.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the story.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on why the crayons felt the way they did and how they might resolve the situation.

Step 4

Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Perspective Taking Worksheet.
  • Have students draw or write about a time they saw something from someone else's perspective.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Ask a few students to share their worksheet responses.
  • Reinforce the importance of understanding others' perspectives in building friendships.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on perspective taking using the story 'The Day the Crayons Quit'.

Why do you think the crayons decided to quit?

Encourage students to think about the feelings and reasons behind each crayon's decision.







How would you feel if you were one of the crayons?

Help students relate to the crayons' feelings by imagining themselves in their place.







What could the crayons do to solve their problems?

Guide students to think of solutions that involve understanding and compromise.







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Worksheet

Perspective Taking Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on a time they understood someone else's perspective.

Draw a picture of a time you saw something from someone else's perspective.








Write about how it felt to understand someone else's point of view.








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