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Lesson Plan

Making Partners

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Partnering with someone new may be daunting. Here a lesson encourages young peers to work collaboratively in physical activity settings. Following a whole-class discussion, scholars participate in several cooperative activities that challenge them to locate a new partner with each game. An exit ticket allows pupils to reflect on the learning experience.

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Concepts
teambuilding, teamwork, peers, relationship skills, relationships, social awareness, social skills, classroom community, kindness, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, social-emotional learning
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Instructional Ideas
  • Tailor activities to boost skills practice
  • Invite another class to play the games to create more opportunities for social interaction
  • Keep an eye out for acts of kindness; showcase individuals and your observations
Classroom Considerations
  • The final lesson in a 4-resource series
  • Activities require musical queues
Pros
  • Broadens class member's social circles
  • Gets participants up and moving 
Cons
  • None