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Teamwork and Friendship Fun

Lesson Plan

Teamwork and Friendship Fun

Getting along with others

This lesson focuses on teaching 4th-grade students the importance of getting along with others through engaging activities and a video. By participating in a game-based learning activity and watching a video, students will learn about respect, teamwork, and effective communication. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for building positive relationships and creating a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

4th grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Printable Cards: Teamwork Scenarios, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what it means to get along with others.
  • Discuss the importance of teamwork and respect in school and everyday life.
  • Introduce the video and explain that it will show examples of how to respect and get along with others.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Teamwork Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of printable cards containing different teamwork scenarios.
  • Instruct groups to discuss how they would handle each scenario, focusing on respect and cooperation.
  • Encourage students to act out their scenarios if time permits.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students back together and ask each group to share one scenario and their solution.
  • Discuss as a class what they learned about getting along with others.
  • Reinforce the importance of respect and teamwork in building friendships.
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Worksheet

Teamwork Scenarios Cards

These cards contain different scenarios that require teamwork and cooperation. They are used in the activity to help students practice getting along with others.




You and your friend both want to play the same game at recess. How do you decide who goes first?







A classmate is feeling left out during a group project. What can you do to include them?







You and your partner disagree on how to solve a math problem. How do you work it out?







Your team is losing a game, and some members are getting upset. How do you encourage them?




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion about the video and the importance of getting along with others.

What did you learn from the video about respecting others?

Encourage students to mention specific examples from the video where characters showed respect.







Why is it important to work together as a team?

Discuss how teamwork can lead to better outcomes and stronger friendships.







How can you show respect to your classmates every day?

Guide students to think about actions like listening, sharing, and being kind.







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