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Lesson Plan: Getting Acquainted with Others

Grade Level

Preschool / Nursery

Duration

30 Minutes

Objectives

• To help children understand the importance of making new friends.
• To enable children to identify and describe their own feelings and the feelings of others.
• To encourage active participation and communication through interactive play.

Materials Needed

• Name tags
• Crayons/markers
• Storybook about friendship
• Music player (for songs about friendship)
• Large paper with drawing materials
• Picture cards showing different emotions

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome the children warmly and gather them in a circle.
2. Introduce the Topic: Explain that today we are going to learn about making friends and getting to know each other.

Activity 1: Name Tags (10 Minutes)

1. Creating Name Tags: Give each child a piece of paper to make a name tag. Ask them to write or color their names and decorate it with drawings (like their favorite animals or colors).
2. Introduction: As each child shares their name tag, encourage them to say one thing they like or enjoy (e.g., “I like cats!”).

Activity 2: Story Time (10 Minutes)

1. Read a Story: Choose a short story about friendship. Suggested title: "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister.
2. Discussion: After reading, ask questions such as:
   • What did the fish learn about making friends?
   • How did sharing make him feel?
   • Can you think of a time when you shared something?

Activity 3: Emotion Cards (5 Minutes)

1. Introduce Emotion Cards: Show picture cards that depict different emotions (happy, sad, mad, scared, etc.).
2. Discussion: Ask the children to identify emotions they see and discuss how friends might feel in different situations. Allow them to share personal stories related to these emotions.

Conclusion (5 Minutes)

1. Wrap-Up: Gather the children to form a circle again.
2. Reflection: Ask each child to share one thing they learned today about making friends or a new friend they want to make.

Homework

Task:

1. Draw a picture of you and a friend doing something fun together.
2. Write or dictate one sentence about what makes a good friend.

Correct Answers:

• Pictures can include activities like playing, sharing toys, or having fun at the park.
• Example sentence: "A good friend shares their toys" or "A good friend makes me happy."

Notes for Educators

• Ensure to be sensitive to children's varying levels of comfort with sharing.
• Encourage children to respect each other’s feelings and experiences during discussions.
• Be prepared to handle any emotions that arise during sharing or discussions.