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Social Awareness Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Social Awareness Adventure

Social awareness

This lesson focuses on enhancing social awareness among students through engaging activities and discussions. By participating in a game-based learning activity, students will explore different emotions and social scenarios, fostering empathy and understanding. This lesson is crucial for developing students' ability to recognize and respect others' feelings, which is essential for building positive relationships.

Audience

Small group, grades 3-5

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Social Emotional Learning for Kids: I Am, Worksheet: Social Awareness Scenarios, Printable Cards: Emotion Cards, and Exit Ticket: Reflection on Social Awareness

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Group Activity: Emotion Cards

10 mins

  • Distribute the printable emotion cards to each student.
  • In pairs, students will pick a card and act out the emotion or scenario depicted.
  • Encourage students to discuss how they would feel and react in each situation.
  • Provide support and guidance to ensure all students, including those with autism and auditory processing disorder, are engaged and comfortable.

Step 4

Worksheet: Social Awareness Scenarios

5 mins

  • Hand out the worksheet with different social scenarios.
  • Students will work individually or in pairs to answer questions about how they would handle each situation.
  • Offer assistance to students who may need help understanding the scenarios.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

4 mins

  • Conclude with a brief discussion on what students learned about social awareness.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it in real life.
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Worksheet

Social Awareness Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet presents various social scenarios for students to consider and respond to, helping them develop empathy and social awareness.

Imagine a friend is feeling sad because they lost their favorite toy. How would you help them feel better?

Think about what you would say or do to comfort your friend.







You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What could you do to make them feel included?

Consider how you can invite them to join you or start a conversation.







A classmate is struggling with a difficult math problem. How can you offer your support?

Think about ways to help without giving away the answer.







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Worksheet

Emotion Cards

These cards depict various emotions and scenarios for students to act out and discuss, promoting social awareness and empathy.





Happy








Sad








Angry








Excited








Nervous








Confused








Surprised








Scared




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Quiz

Social Awareness Exit Ticket

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