Sharing Lesson Plan The Superpower of Sharing
Lesson Plan • 1st Grade Social-Emotional Learning
Duration
30 MIN
Why it Matters
Developing sharing skills fosters positive peer interactions and empathy. Taking turns builds patience and cooperation, creating a harmonious classroom environment essential for conflict resolution.
Prep Checklist
Review Sharing Slides & Script
Select a short sharing video
Gather toys (blocks, cars, dolls)
Print Scenario Cards
Prepare Turn-Taking Game
Print Coloring Pages
Materials
Whiteboard/Projector
Slide Deck
Short video clip
Toys for role-play
Scenario Cards
Coloring Pages
1. Warm-Up & Hook
5 MIN
Introduce the Superpower: Ask students what a superpower is. Can sharing be one?Watch Video: Play a 2-3 minute video on sharing.Discuss: What did characters do? What does sharing mean?
2. Direct Instruction
5 MIN
Taking Turns: Define 'taking turns', 'patience', and 'cooperation'.Modeling: Demonstrate taking turns with a volunteer using a simple marker. Use "My turn," "Your turn" language.
3. Guided Practice
10 MIN
Role-Play Scenarios: Pairs pick a Scenario Card and act out the solution.Support: Circulate and prompt polite phrases: "May I have a turn?" or "You can use it next."
4. Independent Practice
5 MIN
Collaborative Story Game: Students play in groups, practicing taking turns speaking to build a story.Alternative: Students color the "Superpower of Sharing" page while reflecting.
5. Wrap-Up
5 MIN
Reflection: Why is sharing important? How will you use your superpower this week?Reinforce: Remind them that sharing makes everyone feel like a hero.
Objective: Students will demonstrate sharing and taking turns with a peer during structured activities.
Sharing is Caring Slide Deck Sharing is
Caring
Discover Your Inner Superpower!
What makes a hero... a hero?
Is SHARING a superpower?
The Power of Sharing
Teacher: Insert Sharing Video Here
What did you see?
What does sharing mean to you?
Taking Turns
One person plays first...
...then another person plays!
Everyone gets a chance!
Patience is a Super Skill!
1
Wait calmly for your chance.
2
Know that your turn WILL come!
Cooperation creates FUN!
Playing Together
Helping Others
Making Fun!
Working together makes everything BETTER!
Your Sharing Superpower!
What did you learn about sharing today?
Why is sharing important?
How can you use your superpower this week?
Sharing Scenario Cards Activity Sharing Scenario Cards
Practice Your Superpower!
Instructions: Read each card. Talk with your group about how to share. Then, act it out!
1
The Red Crayon
You and your friend are coloring. There is only one red crayon, and you both want to use it to color a firetruck.
What do you do?
2
The Cool Car
You have a super cool toy car. Your friend really wants to play with it, but you aren't finished with it yet.
What do you say or do?
3
Block Tower
You and your friend are building a tall tower. You both reach for the same block at the exact same time.
How do you decide?
4
Shared Snack
The teacher gives you a bag of crackers to share. You take a big handful, and now there aren't many left for your friend.
What could you do differently?
5
The Playground
You are at the playground, and there is only one swing open. You and another friend both run to get on it at the same time.
How can you share the swing?
Remember the Magic Words: "May I please have a turn?" & "Here you go!"
Turn-Taking Game Activity Guide The Collaborative Story Game
Working together to build an amazing tale!
How to Play
1
Sit in a Circle
Gather with 3 or 4 friends so everyone can see and hear each other.
2
Start the Story
Player 1 says ONE SENTENCE to start the adventure. (Example: "Once there was a tiny blue dragon...")
3
Pass the Turn!
Now it's the next person's turn! They add ONE MORE SENTENCE to the story.
4
Keep Going!
Keep passing the turn around the circle until you reach a happy ending!
Materials
3-4 Good Friends
A Listening Ear
A Super Imagination
Super Rules
Listen carefully to what your friends say!
Only say ONE sentence per turn.
Use your PATIENCE while you wait for your turn.
The goal is to work together!
Sharing our ideas makes the best stories.
Sharing Teacher Script Facilitator Guide Teacher Script
The Superpower of Sharing
Phase 1: Warm-Up & Hook
5 MIN
Do
Open Slide 1
Use a high-energy voice
Gesture like a superhero
Say
"Good morning, Super Scientists! Today, we're going to talk about a very special superpower. Not one that lets you fly or disappear, but a superpower we all have inside us."
"Before I tell you what it is, can anyone tell me: What is a superpower? " [Wait for student responses]
"Great ideas! Today we are going to learn about a superpower called Sharing ! Do you think sharing can be a superpower? Why or why not?"
Phase 2: Taking Turns
5 MIN
Do
Show Slide 3 (Video)
Show Slide 4 (Turns)
Model with a volunteer
Say
"Sharing means letting others use things or have some of what you have. A very important part of sharing is something called taking turns . Can you say that with me? Taking Turns! "
"Taking turns means one person plays, then another person plays. Everyone gets a chance! It makes playtime fair and fun for everyone!"
"Sometimes we need a little bit of patience . Patience means waiting calmly. It can be hard, right? But it's worth it because it makes us better friends."
Phase 3: Role-Play
10 MIN
Do
Pass out Scenario Cards
Group students (3-4)
Circulate & coach
Say
"Now it's your turn to practice your sharing superpower! Pick one card. Read it together, and then act out how you would share in that situation."
"Remember to use polite words like, 'May I have a turn?' or 'It's my turn now.' I will be walking around to help you use your hero words!"
Phase 4 & 5: Wrap-Up
10 MIN
Do
Show Final Slide
Hand out coloring pages
Give high-fives
Say
"What is one new thing you learned about sharing today? Why is sharing important in our classroom?"
"Sharing is a true superpower because it makes everyone feel happy and helps us make friends. Great job today, everyone! "
Teacher Prompt Tip: If students struggle, ask: "What would be a fair way to do this?"
Sharing Superpower Coloring Page Super Hero Name: _______________________
Date: ____________
SHARING
Is My Superpower!
Teamwork
★
Patience
★
Kindness
Draw one way YOU shared today:
Color the page and use your sharing power at school and at home!
