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Two puppets showcase social skills while scholars decide whether their actions are positive or negative. Learners take turns with the puppets, acting out scenarios with a peer while the rest of the class decide if they're being a good friend. Participants complete a worksheet in which they circle pictures that feature friendship and put an X on pictures that do not.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Create signs pupils can hold up when deciding whether an action is positive or negative
- Use the puppets to replay scenarios in class, use learners' names to help them through the problem-solving process
- Revisit the lesson when you sense your class requires a reminder of how to be a good friend
Classroom Considerations
- Worksheets require copies—one per learner
- The first of four lessons shed light on friendship
- The lesson is designed to be led by a counselor, but can also be led by a classroom teacher
Pros
- Engaging puppets create a strong hook
- Boosts social awareness
- Strengthens bonds between peers
Cons
- None