Teacher Script: Share & Care Circle

I. Introduction & Warm-Up (5 minutes)

"Good morning, everyone! I am so excited to see your bright, smiling faces today. We are going to have a special circle time to talk about something super important that helps us all be good friends and have fun together."

"First, let's do a quick warm-up. Turn to a friend next to you. I want you to quickly tell them ONE thing you LOVE to do at school. Maybe it's playing with blocks, or drawing, or reading a book. Go ahead!"

(Allow 1-2 minutes for students to share. Circulate and listen.)

"Great job sharing with your partners! Did you listen carefully to your friend? That's a very important part of being a good friend."

"Today, our big topic is 'Share & Care Circle!' Look at our Slide Deck: Share & Care Circle here. Our goal is to understand why sharing is so important and to practice being super sharers!"

"What do you think the word 'sharing' means? Can someone tell me?"

(Allow a few student responses.)

"Those are wonderful ideas! Sharing is like having a superpower. It means we let others use our toys or materials, and we take turns. It helps everyone have a good time. Why do you think sharing is so important in our classroom?"

(Listen for responses like "so everyone can play," "it makes friends happy," "it's fair.")

II. Story Time & Discussion (10 minutes)

"Now, I have a very special story for us today called Story: The Little Bear Who Learned to Share. Let's see what Barnaby Bear learns about sharing! Please look at the Slide Deck: Share & Care Circle as I read."

(Read the story aloud, using expressive voices and pointing to visuals on the slides. Pause occasionally to engage students.)

"Wow, what an adventure Barnaby had! Now that we've finished our story, let's talk about it. Look at our slide again for some questions to help us think."

"How did Barnaby Bear feel before he started sharing his toys? (He was grumpy, lonely.)"

"How did he feel after he shared his berries and his swing? (Happy, joyful, made new friends!)"

"What did his friends do when he shared? (They played with him, they were happy.)"

"What does good sharing look like? (Smiling, offering, waiting your turn, gentle hands.)"

"What does good sharing sound like? (Saying 'May I have a turn?', 'Would you like to share?', 'Thank you for sharing.')"

III. Sharing Activity: Our Sharing Basket (10 minutes)

"You all did such a great job thinking about sharing! Now it's time to practice our sharing superpowers!"

"Look here, I have our special Sharing Activity: Our Sharing Basket! In this basket, I have lots of fun things. Each of you will get to pick one item to play with for a little while."

"Here are the rules, just like on our Slide Deck: Share & Care Circle:"

1. "Pick one toy from the basket. Only one for now!"
2. "Play with it for a little while. Enjoy your turn!"
3. "When you're ready, or if a friend asks, you can offer to share or trade with a friend. Remember to use your kind words: 'May I share this with you?' or 'Can I have a turn please?'"

"And remember, always use gentle hands when you're playing with and sharing toys!"

(Distribute items or have students pick one. Circulate, observe, and facilitate sharing. Provide positive feedback and gentle reminders.)

"I see so many wonderful sharers! Look at how much fun everyone is having when you share and take turns!"

IV. Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 minutes)

"Alright, my wonderful sharers, let's bring our sharing circle back together. Put your items back in the basket. Give yourselves a pat on the back for being such great friends!"

"Let's look at our Slide Deck: Share & Care Circle one last time. We learned that sharing helps us make new friends and makes everyone feel happy. When we share, our classroom is a more fun and kind place to be!"

"What is one way you can share something today, maybe at home, or later at school? Think about it."

(Allow a few students to share their ideas.)

"Excellent ideas, everyone! I know you will all be amazing sharers."

"For our cool-down today, when I say, 'Thumbs Up for Sharing!', I want you to show me a big thumbs up if you understand why sharing is important and how to share with your friends!"

(Lead the Cool-Down: Thumbs Up for Sharing! activity.)

"Fantastic! You all got it! Thank you for being such attentive and thoughtful friends today. I'm so proud of how you are all learning to share and care for each other."

Warm-Up: Share Your Favorite Thing!

Instructions:

1. Turn to a partner next to you.
2. Quickly tell your partner one thing you love to do at school.
   • Examples: playing with blocks, drawing, reading a book, playing outside.
3. Listen carefully when your partner shares their favorite thing!

Teacher Notes:

This activity is designed to quickly engage students and practice active listening before introducing the main topic of sharing.

Story: The Little Bear Who Learned to Share

Once upon a time, in a cozy little den nestled deep in the forest, lived a cub named Barnaby Bear. Barnaby loved his toys more than anything. He had a shiny red ball, a stack of colorful blocks, and a wobbly toy squirrel that chirped when you squeezed it. "Mine! All mine!" Barnaby would grumble if any other forest creature came too close to his treasures.

One sunny morning, Barnaby was playing with his red ball near the berry bushes. His friend, Rosie Rabbit, hopped by. "Oh, what a lovely ball, Barnaby! May I roll it just once?" she asked with her twitching nose.

Barnaby hugged his ball tight. "No! It's my ball!" he mumbled, turning his back.

Rosie sighed and hopped away, looking a little sad.

Later, Barnaby was building a tall tower with his colorful blocks. Finley Fox trotted past. "Wow, those blocks are amazing! Could I help you build a castle?" Finley asked, his bushy tail wagging.

Barnaby quickly pulled the blocks closer. "No way! These are my blocks! You might knock my tower over!" he snapped.

Finley's ears drooped, and he wandered off to play alone.

Barnaby kept playing by himself, but something felt... a little bit lonely. His shiny red ball didn't seem as fun when he had no one to toss it with. His block tower felt less grand without a friend to admire it.

Then, he saw Rosie and Finley playing together by the stream. Rosie had found some bright, juicy berries, and she was sharing them with Finley. Finley had a big smile on his face as he offered Rosie a turn on a swing he had made from a vine. They were laughing and having so much fun!

Barnaby watched them. He suddenly felt a little pang in his heart. He wished he was laughing and playing with them. He looked down at his toy squirrel. It chirped, but it didn't feel as happy as the laughter by the stream.

Taking a deep breath, Barnaby picked up his wobbly toy squirrel. He slowly walked over to Rosie and Finley. "Um, Rosie? Finley?" he said softly. "Would you... would you like to share my squirrel? It chirps!"

Rosie and Finley looked up, surprised. Then, their faces lit up! "Oh, Barnaby! We'd love to!" chirped Rosie. Finley wagged his tail happily. "And we have room on our swing! And berries!"

Barnaby shared his wobbly squirrel, and Rosie showed him how to make it chirp louder. Then, they all took turns on Finley's swing, pushing each other higher and higher. They ate the sweet berries together, sharing every last one.

Barnaby had never had so much fun! He realized that sharing his toys didn't make them less his; it made his fun bigger and his heart happier. From that day on, Barnaby Bear loved to share, and he always had friends to play with in the cozy forest. And he learned that sharing truly is the best way to care.

Sharing Activity: Our Sharing Basket

Get Ready to Share!

Materials Needed:

• A basket filled with a variety of appealing, age-appropriate toys or classroom materials (e.g., blocks, stuffed animals, coloring supplies, play-doh, small cars, puzzles).

Instructions for Students:

1. Choose One: When it's your turn, pick one item from the Sharing Basket that you would like to play with.
2. Play Gently: Find a spot and play with your item for a little while. Remember to use gentle hands.
3. Practice Sharing:
   • If a friend asks to play with your item, you can say: "Yes, you can have a turn in a few minutes!" or "Would you like to share this with me?"
   • If you want to play with a friend's item, remember to ask nicely: "May I have a turn please?" or "Can we share that together?"
   • When you are done with your item, you can offer it to a friend or put it back in the basket for someone else to choose.

Important Reminders:

• Kind Words: Use your polite words when asking to share or offering to share.
• Gentle Hands: Be careful and gentle with all the toys.
• Take Turns: Everyone gets a turn! Sometimes we need to wait patiently.
• Have Fun! Sharing makes playtime more fun for everyone.

Teacher Notes:

• Circulate among the students during the activity.
• Provide positive reinforcement for students who are sharing, asking politely, and waiting patiently.
• Gently guide students through challenging sharing moments, offering language prompts and mediation as needed.
• Remind students of the rules and expectations throughout the activity.

Cool-Down: Thumbs Up for Sharing!

Instructions:

Show a thumbs up if you can answer YES to these questions:

1. Do you understand why sharing is important?
   (Sharing helps us make friends and makes everyone happy!)

2. Do you know how to share with your friends?
   (Using kind words, taking turns, and using gentle hands!)

Teacher Notes:

Observe student responses to gauge their understanding. This is a quick, visual check for comprehension and a way to end the lesson on a positive note. Address any students who appear unsure with a quick follow-up question or reminder.

Sharing Fun Worksheet!

Name: ____________________________

Let's think about sharing!

1. Draw a picture of you sharing something with a friend.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Circle the happy face if it's sharing, or the sad face if it's not sharing.

   • Scenario 1: Lily has a red crayon. Her friend asks, "May I use the red crayon when you're done?" Lily says, "Yes!"
     😊 ☹️

   • Scenario 2: Tom has a big cookie. His friend says, "Can I have a bite?" Tom says, "No, it's all mine!"
     😊 ☹️

   • Scenario 3: You and your friend are building a tower with blocks. You give your friend some blocks to use.
     😊 ☹️

Teacher Notes:

This worksheet can be used as an extension activity or a quick assessment to check individual student understanding of sharing concepts. Provide support for drawing and circling as needed.