Students will work in teams to recognize the value of each individual’s contribution as well as the benefits of teamwork.
Step Into the Shoes of Others to See How They Feel
Students will learn skills to understand the emotional state of others.
Words to Live By Lesson Plan 10.1
Work Together by Being Kind, Caring, And Listening
4th-5th Grade
Objective
Students will work in teams to recognize the value of each individual’s contribution as well as the benefits of teamwork.
Target Behavior
Cooperating with peers or siblings
Skill Builder
TEAM
Words to Live By
I am a friend. I support and trust. Working together is a must. Kind and caring I will be. I listen to you. You listen to me.
Relationship Skills
Work together by being kind, caring and by listening
Children who work together can:
DEMONSTRATE how students help each other
GREET others by name
IDENTIFY ways to build positive relationships with peers, family, and others
DEMONSTRATE cooperative behaviors in a group
Other lessons for this grade level
Others are Unique and it’s Important to Learn More About Them
Students will learn the many ways in which people can differ and how spending time with different people can have a positive effect.
Make Choices That Are Best For You
Students will learn how to brainstorm alternative actions and predict consequences before choosing the action they will take. Students will practice evaluating the level of success in the action taken.
Learn to Control Yourself
Students will understand the dynamic between thoughts, feelings, and actions and that this understanding assists in managing impulses.
Understand That Life is Full of Surprises and Different Feelings
Students will understand the factors that can cause an emotional hijacking.
Share Your Emotions
Students will understand that there is a wide range of emotions within the human experience. They will develop a vocabulary that demonstrates their understanding of this range.
Love and Accept Who You Are
Students will claim and value personal strengths, weaknesses, and individuality.