Lesson Plan
Sharing Is Caring
Students will learn to identify and practice sharing and taking turns with their peers, understanding that these actions make playtime more fun for everyone.
Learning to share and take turns is fundamental for positive social interactions, helping children build friendships, resolve conflicts peacefully, and thrive in group settings.
Audience
Kindergarten Students
Time
20 minutes
Approach
Interactive learning through discussion, a fun game, and a short quiz.
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
- Review the Sharing Is Caring Lesson Plan and all linked materials: Sharing Is Caring Slide Deck, Sharing Is Caring Game, and Sharing Is Caring Quiz.
- Print or prepare for digital display the Sharing Is Caring Game.
- Ensure the projector or screen is ready for the Sharing Is Caring Slide Deck.
- Have pencils or crayons ready for the Sharing Is Caring Quiz.
Step 1
Warm-Up: What Do We Share?
3 minutes
- Greet students and ask them what things they like to share (e.g., toys, snacks, smiles).
- Encourage a few students to share their ideas briefly. (Slide 1, 2, 3 of Sharing Is Caring Slide Deck)
Step 2
Introduction: Sharing and Taking Turns
5 minutes
- Use the Sharing Is Caring Slide Deck to introduce the concepts of sharing and taking turns.
- Explain why these actions are important (e.g., everyone gets a turn, no one feels left out, makes friends happy).
- Ask students to give examples of when they share or take turns. (Slides 4-7 of Sharing Is Caring Slide Deck)
Step 3
Activity: The Sharing Game
7 minutes
- Introduce and play the Sharing Is Caring Game.
- Guide students through the game, reinforcing sharing and turn-taking behaviors.
- Facilitate discussion during the game about how it feels to share and take turns. (See Sharing Is Caring Game for full instructions.)
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Quiz
5 minutes
- Briefly recap the importance of sharing and taking turns.
- Administer the Sharing Is Caring Quiz to assess understanding.
- Thank students for their participation and good sharing/turn-taking today. (Slide 8 of Sharing Is Caring Slide Deck)
Slide Deck
Sharing Is Caring
Let's learn how to be great friends!
Welcome students and set a positive tone. This slide introduces the lesson's title. Ask: "What does 'sharing is caring' mean to you?"
What Do We Share?
Do you share your toys?
Do you share your snacks?
Do you share your smiles?
This slide kicks off the warm-up. Ask: "What kinds of things do you share with your friends or family?" Encourage open responses.
Sharing Makes Us Happy
Sharing makes our friends happy!
Sharing makes us happy too!
It makes playtime more fun for everyone.
Prompt students to think about why sharing is nice. "How does it feel when someone shares with you?"
What is Sharing?
Sharing means letting others use what you have.
Like sharing your crayons or a ball!
Introduce the main concept of sharing. Define it in simple terms and ask for examples. "What does 'sharing' mean?"
What is Taking Turns?
Taking turns means waiting for your chance.
Everyone gets a turn!
Like waiting for the slide or a game.
Introduce the concept of taking turns. Explain why it's fair and important. "What does 'taking turns' mean?"
Why is it Important?
It helps us make friends.
It helps us play nicely.
It makes sure everyone feels included!
Emphasize the benefits. Ask students how sharing and taking turns help them and their friends. "Why is it important to share and take turns?"
Let's Practice!
We can practice sharing and taking turns together in a fun game!
Get ready to play!
Explain that they'll play a game to practice these skills. Point to the next activity. "Now, let's play a game to practice sharing and taking turns!"
Sharing Is Caring!
Great job learning about sharing and taking turns!
You are all super sharers and turn-takers!
Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the main message. "Remember, when we share and take turns, we show we care!"
Game
The Sharing Basket Game
Objective: To practice sharing and taking turns in a fun, interactive setting.
Materials:
- A basket or container
- 5-7 small, interesting objects or toys (e.g., a smooth stone, a colorful pompom, a small toy animal, a soft fabric square, a shiny button, a block, a small book)
Instructions:
- Gather Round (1 minute): Have students sit in a circle on the carpet or around a table.
- Introduce the Basket (1 minute): Hold up the "Sharing Basket." Explain that inside are special items, and everyone will get a chance to hold and share one.
- Taking Turns to Choose (3 minutes):
- Start with one student. Ask them to carefully choose one item from the basket.
- Remind them to take one turn. Once they pick, the basket moves to the next person.
- Emphasize waiting patiently for their turn. You can say, "It's [Student A]
's turn to choose. Now it's [Student B]'s turn."
- Sharing the Item (2 minutes):
- Once a student has chosen an item, ask them to show it to the person next to them.
- They can gently pass it to their neighbor, saying, "I'd like to share this with you."
- The neighbor can say, "Thank you for sharing!"
- Explain that after a quick look, the item should be passed back to the chooser, who then places it gently on the floor in front of them.
- Discussion During the Game (Ongoing):
- As items are chosen and briefly shared, ask questions like:
- "How does it feel when you share your item?"
- "How does it feel when your friend shares their item with you?"
- "Was it easy to wait for your turn? Why or why not?"
- Praise good sharing and turn-taking: "I love how [Student C] waited so patiently for their turn!" or "[Student D] did a wonderful job sharing their [item name]!"
- As items are chosen and briefly shared, ask questions like:
Teacher Notes:
- Keep the pace moving so all students get a chance to participate. If the group is large, you might pass the basket a few times so different students start the turn. If time is short, focus on 2-3 rounds of choices and sharing.
- Model the desired behavior clearly at the beginning.
- Focus on positive reinforcement. If a student struggles, gently guide them. For example, "Remember, we take one turn, and then we pass the basket to our friend."
- The goal is participation and understanding, not perfect execution.
Quiz
Sharing Is Caring Quiz