Lesson plan

Topic

Lesson 3: Sharing is Caring

Objectives

• Understand the importance of sharing and cooperation.
• Develop social skills through interactive play.

Materials

• Game materials (e.g., colored balls, cards, or other interactive items)
• A timer
• A whiteboard and markers

Grade/Age Group

Year 1 (Grade 1)

Subject

No subject

Lesson Length

15 minutes

Class Size

1 Student

Curriculum Framework

iReady, Social Emotional Learning

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	3 mins	Introduce the topic of sharing and cooperation. Discuss why sharing is important.
2	Game Explanation	2 mins	Explain the rules of the group game that requires taking turns. Ensure the student understands the rules.
3	Group Game	8 mins	Engage the student in the group game. Encourage taking turns and sharing during the activity. Monitor participation and cooperation.
4	Reflection and Discussion	2 mins	Reflect on the game. Ask guiding questions about their feelings on sharing and cooperation. Summarize key takeaways.

Homework

• Assign students to share something at home (e.g., a toy or a favorite book) and reflect on how it made them feel, to be discussed in the next lesson.
• Collect reflections without having students present them in front of the class.

Lesson script

Lesson script

Introduction

"Good morning! Today, we are going to have a fun lesson about sharing and cooperation, which is really important in our daily lives. Can anyone tell me why you think sharing might be important? [Pause for response] Yes, sharing can help us make friends and enjoy things together! Today, we are going to learn more about this through a game."

Game Explanation

"Now, I'm going to explain the game we will play. It’s a turn-taking game where you will have to share the materials with me. We will use these colored balls. The first rule is that we take turns throwing the ball to each other. When it's your turn, you can throw the ball to me and then I'll throw it back to you. If you happen to catch the ball, that’s great! If you don't, don't worry! Just keep trying. The important part is to share the fun and help each other. Do you understand the rules? [Pause for response] Great! Let’s get started!"

Group Game

"Alright! Let’s begin our game. Here is the timer—we’ll play for 8 minutes. Are you ready? [Start the timer] Remember, it’s important to take turns and be patient. I’ll throw the ball first and then it’ll be your turn! Let's go!"

[Engage with the student throughout the game, encouraging sharing and celebrating successes.]

"Awesome job! I really appreciate how well you shared and took turns. Let’s keep having fun!"

[Continue until the 8 minutes are up.]

Reflection and Discussion

"Wow, that was so much fun! Now, let’s take a moment to reflect. How did you feel when it was your turn to throw the ball? [Pause for response] Did you enjoy sharing the ball with me? [Pause for response] What do you think about how our game went today?"

"Sharing not only makes the game more exciting, but it also helps us to connect with each other and build friendships. Remember, sharing is caring! Before we finish, I want you to think about something you can share at home, like a toy or a book. Next lesson, we will talk about how it made you feel."

"Thank you for an amazing lesson today! I can’t wait to hear about your sharing experiences next time!"