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The Magic of Sharing: Social Skills Through Play

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Lesson Plan

The Magic of Sharing: Social Skills Through Play

Teach sharing and empathy through play

This lesson uses play-based activities to teach kindergarten students the value of sharing and taking turns, fostering social skills and empathy. Through engaging activities, students will learn how to interact positively with peers, understand the importance of cooperation, and develop empathy. This lesson is crucial for building foundational social skills that will benefit students in their academic and personal lives.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

30 mins

Approach

Teach sharing and empathy through play

Materials

Stuffed animals or toys, Colorful mats or play area, Printable Sharing Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle on the colorful mats.
  • Briefly discuss what sharing means and why it's important.
  • Introduce the stuffed animals or toys as tools for the activity.

Step 2

Activity: Sharing Circle

10 mins

  • Have students sit in a circle and pass a stuffed animal around.
  • Each student shares a time they shared something with a friend or family member.
  • Encourage students to listen and show appreciation for each other's stories.

Step 3

Game: Sharing and Taking Turns

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of toys and a set of Printable Sharing Cards.
  • Instruct students to play a game where they must share toys and take turns using the cards as prompts.
  • Observe and guide students to ensure everyone participates and practices sharing.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students back in the circle.
  • Discuss what they learned about sharing and how it made them feel.
  • Encourage students to think of ways they can share more in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Printable Sharing Cards

These cards are used during the game to prompt students to share and take turns with toys.




Share your toy with a friend.







Take turns using the toy.







Ask a friend if they want to play with your toy.







Wait patiently for your turn.




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions guide the discussion on sharing and empathy after the activities.

Why is sharing important?

Encourage students to think about how sharing makes others feel and how it helps build friendships.







How did you feel when you shared your toy?

Guide students to express their feelings and recognize positive emotions associated with sharing.







What can you do if someone doesn't want to share?

Discuss strategies for handling situations where sharing is difficult, emphasizing communication and understanding.







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