Lesson Plan
Kindness and Advocacy Adventure
Advocate for Respect with 'I Feel' Messages
This lesson plan is designed to teach kindergarten students the importance of advocating for respect and kindness in their interactions with others. Over the course of three weeks, students will engage in one-on-one activities and discussions that promote understanding and empathy, focusing on using 'I feel' messages to express their emotions constructively, especially when communicating with adults. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills at an early age, helping students build positive relationships and a supportive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction to Advocacy
15 mins per student
Step 2
Storybook Reading: The Color Monster
20 mins per student
Step 3
Advocacy Activity
30 mins per student
Step 4
Crafting 'I Feel' Message Cards
30 mins per student
Step 5
Game: 'I Feel' Message Match
20 mins per student
Step 6
One-on-One Reflection with 'I Feel' Messages
20 mins per student
Step 7
Closure and Reflection
15 mins per student

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