Sharing Our Toys Script

Warm-Up: What Do We Share? (2 minutes)

(Teacher): "Hello, my wonderful friends! Today, we're going to talk about something super important that helps us all be happy and play together. It's called SHARING!"

"First, let's think. What kinds of things do you share? Maybe at home? Or here at school? Raise your hand if you can tell me something you share!"

(Allow 2-3 student responses. Acknowledge and affirm their answers.)

(Teacher): "Great ideas! We share lots of things, don't we? Let's look at our first slide! Sharing Our Toys Slide Deck"

Introducing Sharing (3 minutes)

(Teacher): "When we share, it means we let our friends use something we have, and then they give it back so we can both have fun. It's like taking turns!"

"Look at this slide! Sharing Our Toys Slide Deck It says 'Sharing Means Taking Turns!' When we share, it makes everyone happy, we get to play together, and it shows we are good friends!"

"Let me show you. I have two toys here: a little car and a building block. Oh, look! My friend, Sunny the Squirrel, wants to play, but he only has paws, and I have hands! We can't both play with the car at the same time, can we?"

(Hold up two toys.)

(Teacher): "So, I can say, 'Sunny, would you like to play with the car first, and then I can have a turn?' Or, 'Sunny, you can play with the block, and I'll play with the car, and then we can switch!' That's sharing! We take turns, and everyone gets to play."

Sharing Our Toys Activity (7 minutes)

(Teacher): "Now it's YOUR turn to be sharing superstars! I have a special basket of toys here. We don't have enough for everyone to have a toy all at once, so we're going to practice sharing and taking turns, just like I showed you!"

"We will use our Sharing Our Toys Activity to help us. When you get a toy, play with it for a little bit. Then, when the timer goes off or I say 'Switch!', you can offer to share with a friend or switch to a different toy. Remember to use your kind words: 'May I have a turn please?' or 'Would you like to share this with me?'"

(Distribute toys, one per student, ensuring not everyone has a unique toy to encourage sharing. Observe and facilitate sharing. Provide positive reinforcement. After 2-3 minutes, prompt students to switch or share. Repeat 1-2 times.)

(Teacher): "Wow, I saw so much great sharing! Give yourselves a pat on the back! You are all becoming such amazing sharers and wonderful friends."

Cool Down: Sharing Superstars (3 minutes)

(Teacher): "Let's think about what we learned today. Why is sharing important?"

(Allow 1-2 student responses.)

(Teacher): "That's right! Sharing helps us make friends and have more fun together. Remember, when you share, you are being a sharing superstar! Give a thumbs up if you promise to try your best to share today!"

(Have students give a thumbs up.)

(Teacher): "Fantastic! I'm so proud of all your hard work today. Keep being those amazing sharing superstars!"

Sharing Our Toys Activity: Turn-Taking Time!

Objective: Students will practice sharing toys and taking turns in a small group setting.

Materials:

• A small basket with 3-5 varied toys (e.g., small blocks, toy cars, a doll, a stuffed animal). Ensure there aren't enough for every student simultaneously.

Instructions for Students:

1. Choose a Toy: When it's your turn, gently choose one toy from the basket to play with. Remember, we only pick one at a time!
   
   
   
   

2. Play & Share: Play with your toy for a little bit. When your teacher says "Switch!" or if a friend asks politely for a turn, you can offer to share or trade! Remember to use kind words like:

   • "May I have a turn, please?"
   • "Would you like to share this with me?"
   • "Yes, you can have a turn next!"
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

3. Take Turns: Everyone will get a turn to play with different toys. We are being good friends by sharing and taking turns!
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Teacher Notes:

• Circulate among students, observing their interactions.
• Prompt students gently if they are having trouble sharing or asking for a turn.
• Praise specific examples of good sharing: "I love how you asked [Student A] if you could have a turn with the car!" or "[Student B], thank you for letting [Student C] play with the doll after you!"
• Facilitate switching toys every 2-3 minutes to give multiple opportunities for sharing. Use a soft chime or visual cue for transitions.
• Remind students of the kind words to use when asking for or offering to share.

Sharing Our Toys Warm Up: What Do We Share?

Objective: To activate prior knowledge about sharing and engage students in the topic.

Instructions:

1. Teacher Introduction: "Hello, everyone! Today we're going to talk about a very important way we can be good friends and play nicely together: sharing!"
   
   
   
   

2. Think-Pair-Share (or Whole Group Discussion): "I want you to think for a moment. What kinds of things do you share? Maybe at home with your family, or here at school with your friends?"
   
   
   
   

   • (Prompt 1): "Can you think of something you share with a brother or sister?"
     
     
     
   • (Prompt 2): "What about a toy in our classroom that we all share?"
     
     
     
   • (Prompt 3): "Have you ever shared a snack with a friend?"
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

3. Share Responses: "Who would like to tell us something they share?"
   
   
   
   

   (Encourage a few students to share their answers. Acknowledge all contributions positively.)

Teacher Notes: This quick warm-up helps gauge students' existing understanding of sharing and sets the stage for the lesson. It directly ties into the first slide of the Sharing Our Toys Slide Deck and the beginning of the Sharing Our Toys Script.

Sharing Our Toys Cool Down: Sharing Superstars!

Objective: To provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the lesson and reinforce the importance of sharing.

Instructions:

1. Reflect and Discuss: "We did such a great job practicing sharing our toys today! Let's think about why sharing is so important. Can someone remind me why it's good to share?"
   
   
   
   

   (Allow one or two students to respond. Guide them towards answers like 'makes friends,' 'more fun,' 'being kind.')
   
   
   
   

2. Thumbs Up Promise: "You're right! Sharing helps us make friends and have more fun when we play together. It shows we are caring and kind."
   
   
   
   

   "Give me a big thumbs up if you promise to try your very best to be a sharing superstar today and every day!"
   
   
   
   

   (Observe students' responses.)

3. Exit Ticket (Optional): If time allows, you can ask students to verbally complete the sentence as they leave the small group area: "I can share... "
   
   
   
   

   (e.g., "I can share my crayons," "I can share the blocks.")

Teacher Notes: This cool-down serves as a quick check for understanding and a positive reinforcement of the lesson's main message. It aligns with the end of the Sharing Our Toys Script.