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The Sharing Game

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Monica Pedroza

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

The Sharing Game

Conflict Resolution

In this engaging and interactive lesson, students will learn the importance of sharing and taking turns through a fun game. Through activities and guided discussion, children will develop basic conflict resolution skills.

Audience

Pre-Kindergarten

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Conflict Resolution

Materials

Storybook about sharing (e.g., 'Llama Llama Time to Share' by Anna Dewdney), Soft toy or puppet, Printable game cards, Discussion guide, and Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly discuss the concept of sharing and why it is important.
  • Ask students to share their own experiences with sharing.

Step 2

Storytime

7 mins

  • Read a storybook about sharing (e.g., 'Llama Llama Time to Share' by Anna Dewdney).
  • Pause occasionally to ask questions about the characters’ feelings and actions.
  • Encourage students to predict what will happen next and discuss alternative actions.

Step 3

The Sharing Game

10 mins

  • Explain the rules of the sharing game.
  • Distribute printable game cards with different sharing scenarios.
  • Students will act out each scenario using a soft toy or puppet to practice sharing and taking turns.
  • Provide guidance and positive reinforcement throughout the game.

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

5 mins

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Use the discussion guide to talk about what they learned during the game.
  • Ask questions like: 'How did it feel to share?' 'What can you do if you and a friend both want the same toy?'
  • Praise students for their efforts and encourage them to use what they learned in their daily interactions.

Step 5

Closing Activity

3 mins

  • Hand out worksheets for students to color and draw their favorite part of the lesson.
  • Allow students to share their drawings with the class if they wish.
  • Provide positive feedback and remind students of the key takeaways from the lesson.
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Discussion

Sharing Game Discussion

Guide to help discuss the importance of sharing and resolving conflicts peacefully.

How did you feel when you shared your toy during the game?

Encourage students to describe their emotions. Acknowledge all feelings as valid.







What could you do if you and a friend both want to play with the same toy?

Help students come up with solutions like taking turns, setting a timer, or finding a new activity.







Why is it important to share with our friends?

Discuss how sharing helps build friendships and makes playtime more fun for everyone.







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Worksheet

Sharing Game Worksheet

Worksheet for students to color and draw their favorite part of the lesson, reinforcing the concept of sharing.

Draw a picture of you sharing with a friend.

Think about what you did during the sharing game.







Color the picture of the toys being shared.

Use different colors to make the picture lively and fun!







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