My Turn Your Turn Lesson Plan My Turn, Your Turn!
Tier 2 Social Skills Small Group
15 Minutes
Why This Matters
Learning to take turns, wait, and play cooperatively helps students build friendships, share resources fairly, and create a positive and fun classroom where everyone feels included.
Learning Objective
Students will be able to identify and practice taking turns, waiting patiently, and cooperative play in a small group setting.
Prep
5m Gather a small toy or ball for the activity.
Review the My Turn, Your Turn! Slide Deck and the Sharing is Caring Activity instructions.
Materials Needed
Small toy or ball
My Turn, Your Turn! Slide Deck
Sharing is Caring Activity Guide
Instructional Sequence
Intro 3m
Introduction & Warm-Up
Begin with a quick greeting and ask students what it means to be a good friend.
Introduce the idea of "taking turns" and "waiting" as important parts of being a good friend.
Use Slide Deck to guide the discussion.
Teach 4m
What It Looks Like
Show slides illustrating taking turns, waiting, and cooperative play.
Briefly explain each concept using simple, clear language.
Ask students for examples of when they have taken turns or waited patiently.
Apply 6m
Activity: Sharing is Caring Game
Introduce the Sharing is Caring Activity .
Explain the rules clearly, emphasizing taking turns with the toy/ball and waiting for their turn.
Facilitate the game, providing positive reinforcement and gentle redirection.
Encourage students to verbally acknowledge turns.
Reflect 2m
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Briefly review the key concepts of taking turns, waiting, and cooperative play.
Ask: "How can we use these skills during free play?"
Praise their participation and effort.
Sharing is Caring Activity Sharing is Caring!
Small Group Practice Session
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Objective
Practice taking turns, waiting patiently, and cooperative play.
Materials
A small toy or ball (the "Sharing Toy").
How to Play
1
Gather in a Circle: Have students sit comfortably in a small circle on the floor.
2
Introduce the Toy: Say, "This is our special sharing toy! Each person will get a turn to hold it and say one nice thing about it."
3
Explain the Rules: Emphasize that when it is not your turn, your job is to wait patiently for the toy to come to you.
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Teacher Tip: Model the behavior first! Hold the toy, say something nice, then pass it gently to show how to wait calmly.
4
Start the Game: Pass the toy and encourage students to share an idea. Remind them to pass it to the person next to them.
5
Use "Check-Ins": If a student gets impatient, gently say: "Remember, it is [Name]'s turn right now. We are practicing our waiting skills!"
Thinking About Our Game
How did it feel to wait for your turn?
What helped you wait patiently? (Did you count? Did you watch your friends?)
Was it fun to share the toy with everyone?
How can we use these skills when we play at recess?
KIND
SHARE
HELP
My Turn Your Turn Slide Deck My Turn,
Your Turn!
Learning to share and wait together
Tier 2 Social Skills
TEACHER NOTES: Welcome students and ask them what a good friend does. Guide them towards ideas of sharing and being kind. Introduce the lesson topic: taking turns and waiting.
Taking Turns
"It means sharing!"
Everyone gets a chance.
One person goes, then another!
Let's Talk!
When do you take turns in our classroom?
TEACHER NOTES: Explain that taking turns means sharing toys, games, and even talking time. Ask for examples.
Waiting Patiently
Sometimes we have to wait for our turn.
Waiting means:
Being patient and keeping our bodies calm.
It's okay to wait!
Your Turn to Share
"When do you have to wait for something?"
TEACHER NOTES: Discuss how waiting is part of taking turns. Emphasize that it's okay to wait and that good things come to those who wait. Ask for examples of waiting.
Playing Together!
Playing together means:
Sharing toys
Sharing ideas
Having fun!
How can we play together nicely?
• "Can I play too?"
• "Would you like to try this?"
• "Let's build together!"
TEACHER NOTES: Explain cooperative play as playing *together* and sharing ideas. Contrast it with playing alone. Ask students how they can play together.
Let's Play:
Sharing is Caring!
Take Turns
Wait Patiently
Have Fun!
TEACHER NOTES: Introduce the "Sharing is Caring" activity. Explain the rules clearly. Remind students of the importance of taking turns and waiting during the game. Transition to the activity.
Social Skills Observer Checklist Social Skills Observer
Tier 2 Small Group Progress Tracker
Group Name
Date
Focus Skill
Taking Turns / Waiting
Rating Scale
3 Independent / Consistently Demonstrates
2 With Prompting / Some Resistance
1 Difficult / Significant Support Needed
| Student Name | Waiting
Next Steps & Intervention Notes
Common Struggles Observed
Students for 1:1 Support
Successes to Celebrate
"Positive reinforcement is the strongest tool. Catch them being patient!"
