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Lesson Plan: Teaching Preschoolers the Concept of Sharing

Objective: By the end of this lesson, preschoolers will be able to understand and demonstrate the concept of sharing through interactive activities and children’s literature.

Materials:

• Two age-appropriate children’s books about sharing
• Various toys or objects to share (e.g., building blocks, stuffed animals, crayons)
• Picture cards with images of children sharing and not sharing
• Blank paper and crayons/markers
• A sharing-themed song or rhyme

Lesson Duration: Approximately 30-45 minutes

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Gather the preschoolers in a circle or group setting.
2. Begin by reading a short and engaging book about sharing, such as “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister or “Share and Take Turns” by Cheri J. Meiners.
3. After reading, initiate a brief discussion with the children about the story. Ask questions like, “What does sharing mean?” or “How did the character in the story feel when they shared?”

Activity 1: Sharing Song or Rhyme (5 minutes):

1. Introduce a sharing-themed song or rhyme, such as “Share, share, that’s fair, let’s all learn to do and care.” Sing or recite it together as a group.
2. Encourage the children to join in and repeat the song or rhyme with you.

Activity 2: Sharing Picture Cards (10 minutes):

1. Show picture cards with images of children sharing and not sharing.
2. Engage the children in a discussion by asking questions like, “What do you see in this picture?” or “Do you think the children are sharing in this picture?”
3. Allow the children to express their thoughts and feelings about the images.

Activity 3: Sharing with Toys (10 minutes):

1. Provide a variety of toys or objects (e.g., building blocks, stuffed animals, crayons) and ask the children to pair up.
2. Encourage each pair to choose one toy and take turns playing with it, sharing it for a few minutes.
3. After a few minutes, have the children switch toys and continue sharing.
4. Walk around and provide positive reinforcement, praising the children for their sharing efforts.

Activity 4: Creative Sharing Art (5 minutes):

1. Distribute blank paper and crayons/markers to the children.
2. Ask them to draw a picture of themselves sharing something with a friend or family member.
3. Allow them to share their drawings with the group, describing what they are sharing and how it makes them feel.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

1. Gather the children back in a circle.
2. Read a second children’s book about sharing, such as “Should I Share My Ice Cream?” by Mo Willems.
3. Discuss the key messages from this story and how they relate to the concept of sharing.
4. Summarize the lesson by reinforcing the importance of sharing and how it helps build positive relationships.

Homework (Optional): Provide a simple sharing-related activity that the children can do at home, such as sharing a snack with a family member or sharing a favorite toy with a sibling.

Assessment: Throughout the lesson, assess the children’s understanding of sharing by observing their participation in activities and their ability to discuss and demonstrate sharing behaviors.

Note: It’s important to keep in mind that preschoolers have varying levels of development, so be patient and adapt the lesson as needed to accommodate individual needs and abilities. Encourage a positive and supportive learning environment that promotes sharing and cooperation.

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