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Sharing & Taking Turns

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Ronica Lien

Tier 2
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Sharing & Taking Turns

Students will identify why sharing and taking turns are important for friendship and will practice these skills during group activities.

Learning to share and take turns is fundamental for building and maintaining positive friendships. It helps ensure fair play, reduces conflict, and makes group activities more enjoyable for everyone involved.

Audience

K-3 Small Group

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Video discussion, guided practice through games, and role-playing.

Materials

Sharing & Taking Turns Slide Deck, Video: "Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sharing" (YouTube link or downloaded video), Board games or building toys for small groups, Sharing & Taking Turns Discussion Guide, Sharing & Taking Turns Activity Guide, Fair Play Game Cards, and Sharing & Taking Turns Worksheet

Prep

Preparation Steps

15 minutes

  • Review the Sharing & Taking Turns Lesson Plan and all linked materials: Sharing & Taking Turns Slide Deck, Sharing & Taking Turns Discussion Guide, Sharing & Taking Turns Activity Guide, Fair Play Game Cards, and Sharing & Taking Turns Worksheet.
    - Ensure access to the video "Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sharing."
    - Gather a variety of board games or building toys for small groups.
    - Print and cut out Fair Play Game Cards (one set per group).
    - Prepare copies of the Sharing & Taking Turns Worksheet for each student.

Step 1

Warm-up: What Makes a Good Friend?

3 minutes

  • Greet students and ask: "What are some things good friends do?" (Take 1-2 responses).
    - Introduce today's topic: "Today we're going to talk about two very important things good friends do: sharing and taking turns!"

Step 2

Video Introduction & Viewing

7 minutes

  • Use Sharing & Taking Turns Slide Deck Slide 1.
    - Introduce the video: "We're going to watch a short video about Howard B. Wigglebottom and how he learns about sharing. Pay attention to what happens when he doesn't share and what happens when he does."
    - Play "Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sharing" (5 minutes).

Step 3

Discussion: Reflecting on Sharing

5 minutes

  • Use Sharing & Taking Turns Slide Deck Slide 2.
    - Facilitate a discussion using the Sharing & Taking Turns Discussion Guide.
    - Key questions: "What happened when Howard didn't share? How did it make his friends feel? How did he feel? What changed when he started sharing?"
    - Emphasize the teaching point: "Friends share and take turns to keep play fun and make everyone feel happy!"

Step 4

Activity: Game Station Rotation

10 minutes

  • Use Sharing & Taking Turns Slide Deck Slide 3.
    - Explain the Sharing & Taking Turns Activity Guide: "Now it's your turn to practice! We're going to play some games in small groups. Remember to share the game pieces and take turns fairly. I'll be watching for awesome turn-takers and sharers!"
    - Divide students into small groups and provide each with a board game or building toy and Fair Play Game Cards.
    - Circulate and observe, offering gentle reminders and positive reinforcement for sharing and turn-taking.

Step 5

Wrap-up & Worksheet

5 minutes

  • Use Sharing & Taking Turns Slide Deck Slide 4.
    - Bring the groups back together. Ask: "What did you notice about playing when everyone shared and took turns? Was it more fun?"
    - Distribute the Sharing & Taking Turns Worksheet. Explain: "This worksheet will help us think more about sharing and taking turns. You can draw or write your answers."
    - Collect worksheets or allow students to finish for homework/future discussion.

Step 6

Extension: Fair vs. Unfair Role-Play

As needed

  • "For an extra challenge, we can do some role-playing! I'll give you a scenario, and you can show us what fair sharing and unfair sharing look like."
    - Provide scenarios like: 'Two friends want to play with the same toy car,' or 'Someone takes all the blocks for their own tower.'
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Slide Deck

Sharing & Taking Turns

Play Fair, Be a Friend!

Introduce the topic and ask students what good friends do.

What happens when Howard doesn't share?
What happens when he learns to share?

Introduce the video. Ask students to pay attention to what happens when Howard doesn't share and when he does.

Talk About It!

  • How did Howard's friends feel when he didn't share?
  • How did Howard feel?
  • What changed when he started sharing and taking turns?
  • Why is sharing important for fun play?

Lead a discussion using the discussion guide. Reinforce the teaching point.

Game Time! Practice Sharing!

Work together and take turns!

Remember to:

  • Share the toys
  • Wait for your turn
  • Have fun with friends!

Explain the game station activity. Remind students to share and take turns. Circulate and observe.

You're a Sharing Superstar!

What did we learn today?

Sharing and taking turns makes play:

  • Fair
  • Fun
  • Friendly!

Let's reflect on our Sharing & Taking Turns Worksheet!

Bring groups back together. Ask what they learned and how sharing/turn-taking made play better. Introduce the worksheet.

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Worksheet

Sharing and Taking Turns Superstars!

Name: ________________________

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











2. What happens when friends don't share or take turns? How does it feel?





3. What is one way you can remember to share or take turns next time you play?





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Discussion

Discussion: Sharing & Taking Turns

After watching "Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sharing,"

Let's talk about what we saw and learned!

  1. What did Howard B. Wigglebottom want to do with the toys at first? What did he say or do?


  2. How did his friends feel when he didn't share? What did their faces or bodies tell you?


  3. How did Howard feel when his friends were sad or stopped playing with him?


  4. What changed when Howard decided to share and take turns?


  5. How did everyone feel when Howard started playing fairly? What did their faces look like then?


  6. Why do you think it's important for friends to share and take turns to keep play fun?


  7. Can you think of a time when you shared or took turns and it made someone happy? Or a time when someone shared with you?


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Activity

Activity: Game Station Rotation

Get Ready to Play Fair!

Goal: Practice sharing and taking turns while playing games with your friends.

Instructions:

  1. Form Small Groups: Your teacher will put you into small groups.
  2. Choose Your Game: Each group will get a board game or a set of building toys.
  3. Start Playing!
    • Share the Pieces: Make sure everyone in your group has a chance to use the game pieces or building blocks.
    • Take Turns: Wait patiently for your turn. You can say,
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Game

Fair Play Game Cards

Cut out these cards and place them near your game station. Use them to remind yourselves and your friends about good sportsmanship, sharing, and taking turns! You can even give a

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