Sharing Treasures Lesson Plan Sharing Our Treasures
Classroom (Tier 1) Social Skills Lesson
PRE-K
Duration: 45-50 Minutes
Why It Matters
Learning to share and take turns is a fundamental social skill that helps children build friendships, cooperate with others, and navigate group settings respectfully. It fosters patience and empathy, which are crucial for a positive classroom and life experiences.
Objective
Students will understand and practice the concepts of sharing and taking turns with toys, materials, and conversations. This will enhance social skills and reduce conflicts over resources.
Materials
Whiteboard / Chart Paper
Variety of classroom toys
Sharing Cards (printable set)
Sharing Circle Game Guide
Scenarios Activity Guide
Discussion Guide
Lesson Slides
Teacher Preparation
Time: 20 minutes
Review the Sharing Our Treasures Lesson Plan and all generated materials.
Gather a variety of classroom toys (blocks, cars, dolls, stuffed animals).
Prepare the Sharing Cards (print and cut out the 4 scenario cards).
Set up a designated 'sharing circle' area with enough floor space.
Ensure the Sharing Our Treasures Slide Deck is ready for presentation.
Lesson Journey
1. Introduction: Our Favorite Treasures
10 MIN
• Use the Slide Deck to introduce the concept of "treasures" (toys).
• Warm-up: "What is your favorite toy to play with? How do you feel when someone else wants to play with it too?"
• Define sharing (letting others use our things) and taking turns (waiting patiently for our opportunity).
2. Sharing Circle Game
15 MIN
• Students sit in a circle with toys in the center.
• Practice picking a toy, playing for a short time, and passing it to a friend.
• Key Phrases: "Please may I have a turn?" and "Thank you for sharing!"
3. Sharing Scenarios
10 MIN
• Show the Sharing Cards one by one to the class.
• Ask: "Is this sharing? What could we say or do in this picture?"
• Brainstorm solutions and practice phrases for asking to share.
4. Discussion: Why Sharing Matters
8 MIN
• Refelct on the feelings of sharing: "How does it feel when someone shares with you?"
• Discuss why sharing makes the classroom a happy place for everyone.
5. Wrap-up: Our Sharing Pledge
2 MIN
• Students repeat: "I promise to share my treasures and take my turns, because sharing makes our classroom a happy place!"
• End with a classroom high-five or special "treasure" sticker (optional).
Sharing Our Treasures Slides My Turn,
Your Turn
Sharing Our Treasures!
Let's learn how to be great sharers and friends!
Teacher Notes: Welcome students! Ask: "What is your favorite toy to play with? How do you feel when someone else wants to play with it too?"
What is Sharing?
Sharing means letting others use our toys and things!
It makes our friends happy!
Sharing is Caring!
Taking Turns
Taking turns means waiting patiently for your opportunity!
It's fair and fun for everyone!
Wait, then play!
Sharing Circle Game!
How to Play:
1 Sit in a big circle.
2 Pass the toys around.
3 Use Kind Words!
Say:
"Please may I have a turn?"
Say:
"Thank you for sharing!"
Sharing Scenarios!
Look at the pictures and tell me...
Is this sharing?
What could we say or do?
Why is Sharing Important?
How does it feel when someone shares with you?
How does it feel when YOU share?
Why is sharing important in our classroom?
Our Sharing Pledge!
I promise to share my treasures
and take my turns,
because sharing makes our classroom
a happy place!
Sharing Circle Game Instructions Sharing Circle Game
Practice: Taking Turns & Kind Words
Objective
To practice the physical act of sharing and the patience required for taking turns with friends in a safe, structured environment.
Materials
Variety of appealing toys (cars, blocks, dolls)
Large floor space for a circle
Optional: A timer (set for 1 minute)
Game Instructions
1. Gather in a Circle
Have all students sit in a large circle on the floor. Ensure everyone can see the center.
2. Place Toys in the Center
Put 3-5 appealing toys in the middle. Not too many—choices should be clear but limited to encourage turn-taking.
3. Explain the Rules
"Today we are playing the Sharing Circle Game! You can pick ONE toy, play for a little bit, and then pass it to a friend."
Key Phrase: "Please may I have a turn?"
Key Phrase: "Thank you for sharing!"
4. Start the Rotation
Choose one student to start. Let them play for ~1 minute. Guide them to pass the toy to the person on their right (or left). If a specific friend asks politely, they can pass it to them instead.
5. Facilitate & Reinforce
Encourage the students waiting to cheer for their friends or watch how they play. Praise any spontaneous acts of sharing or polite asking.
Addressing Challenges
Struggling to wait?
Say: "It is [Name]'s turn right now. We need to wait patiently, and then it will be your turn soon! Look at how [Name] is playing."
Forgot the words?
Prompt: "Can you try saying, 'Please may I have a turn?'" Let them repeat it before the friend passes the toy.
Sharing Scenarios Activity Guide Sharing Scenarios
Activity Guide & Facilitation Tips
Objective
To identify and discuss appropriate sharing behaviors and practice using kind words in different real-life situations through visual aids.
Materials
Printable Sharing Cards (4 Scenarios)
Sharing Our Treasures Slide Deck
Teacher Script (provided below)
Facilitation Guide
1. Introduce the Activity
"Now we are going to look at some pictures and talk about sharing! We will see different things happening. We need to decide: Is this sharing? What could the children say or do?"
Scenario Card Discussion Questions & Phrases Card 1: Playing Alone
Child playing alone, another looking sad.
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Questions: How do you think the other child feels? Is this sharing?
"May I please have a turn?" / "We can play together!"
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Card 2: Playing Together
Two children playing happily together.
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Questions: Are they sharing? How can you tell? How do they feel?
"It's fun to play with you!" / "Thanks for building with me!"
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Card 3: Waiting Patiently
Child waiting for a turn on a swing.
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Questions: What is this child doing? Why is waiting important?
"It's almost my turn!" / "I can wait, thank you."
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Card 4: Grabbing
Child grabbing a toy from another.
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Questions: Is this sharing? What should they do instead?
"Use gentle hands!" / "Please ask with your voice."
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Key Learning
Reiterate that asking nicely , waiting patiently , and sharing make friends happy and our classroom a fun place for everyone!
Sharing Treasures Discussion Guide Sharing Discussion Guide
Reflecting on Kindness and Friendship
Purpose
To encourage reflection on the feelings associated with sharing and reinforce the importance of these behaviors in building a happy, respectful classroom community.
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Set the Stage
Gather students in a comfortable area, perhaps in a circle, where everyone can see and hear each other.
"We've played games and looked at pictures about sharing today. Now, I want to hear from YOU! Sharing is like giving a gift to a friend."
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Reflection Questions
Feeling Shared With:
"Think about when someone has shared something with you. How did that make you feel?"
Teachers: Look for words like happy, loved, special, or excited.
Feeling Like a Sharer:
"What about when YOU shared a toy or a snack with a friend? How did that make you feel?"
Teachers: Look for words like proud, kind, or helpful.
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Explore the "Why"
Why does it matter?
"Why do you think it's important to share our treasures and take turns? What happens if we don't share?"
Friendship Power:
"How does sharing help us be good friends and make our classroom a happy place?"
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Listen & Validate
Actively listen to students' responses.
Validate their feelings and thoughts.
Rephrase their ideas to ensure understanding and model good communication.
Sharing Scenario Cards CARD 1
Playing Alone
One child is playing with a toy all by themselves. Another child nearby looks very sad because they want to play too.
Is this sharing?
What can we say?
CARD 2
Playing Together
Two children are sitting together. They are using the blocks to build one big, tall tower together!
Is this sharing?
What can we say?
CARD 3
Waiting Patiently
A child is standing by the swings. They are watching their friend swing and waiting with a smile for their turn.
Is this sharing?
What can we say?
CARD 4
Grabbing a Toy
A child sees a car they like and reaches out to pull it away from a friend who was playing with it first.
Is this sharing?
What can we say?