Sharing Game Lesson Plan
The Sharing Game
Lesson Plan • Pre-Kindergarten
Overview
Time
30 Minutes
Objective
Conflict Resolution & Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Approach
Interactive Role-Play
Materials
- • Storybook about sharing (e.g., "Llama Llama Time to Share")
- • Soft toy or puppet
- • Printable scenario cards
- • Discussion guide & Worksheet
Why This Matters
In this engaging lesson, students learn the importance of sharing and taking turns through a fun game. Children develop basic conflict resolution skills by practicing real-world scenarios in a safe environment.
Activity Steps
1
Introduction (5 mins)
- Gather students in a circle.
- Briefly discuss what "sharing" means.
- Ask students to share a time they shared a toy with a friend.
2
Storytime (7 mins)
- Read a storybook about sharing.
- Pause to ask questions: "How does the character feel?" "What should they do next?"
- Predict outcomes and discuss alternative actions characters could take.
3
The Sharing Game (10 mins)
- Explain rules: We practice sharing with our puppets!
- Distribute scenario cards.
- Have students act out scenarios (e.g., both wanting the same block).
- Focus on phrases like "Can I have a turn after you?" or "Let's play together!"
4
Reflection (5 mins)
- Circle back. Use the Discussion Guide.
- Praise specific behaviors observed during the game.
- "How did it feel when your friend said 'Yes' to sharing?"
5
Closing Activity (3 mins)
- Hand out the Sharing Fun Worksheet.
- Students draw and color their favorite part.
- Remind them that sharing makes playtime more fun for everyone!
Sharing Game Discussion Guide
Sharing Circle Talk
Discussion Guide • Pre-Kindergarten
How did you feel when you shared your toy during the game?
Teacher Note: Encourage students to describe their emotions. Acknowledge all feelings as valid (happy, nervous, proud).
Record student responses here...
What could you do if you and a friend both want the same toy?
Teacher Note: Help students brainstorm solutions like taking turns, using a timer, or playing together.
Record ideas (e.g., "Take Turns", "Timer")...
Why is it important to share with our friends?
Teacher Note: Discuss how sharing helps build friendships and makes playtime more fun for everyone.
Record reflections...
Teacher Tip
Use a "Sharing Stick" or puppet. Only the person holding it gets to speak, practicing "sharing the air" during the circle!
Sharing Game Scenario Cards
Sharing Scenario Cards
The Sharing Game • Role-Play Activity
Teachers: Cut along the dotted lines. Use these cards with puppets or toys to help students practice sharing and turn-taking!
1
The Red Truck
Two friends both want to play with the big red truck at the same time.
What can we do?
2
Tower Builders
You are building a tall tower. A friend wants to add a block to it.
What can we do?
3
The Only Purple
You are coloring and your friend needs the only purple crayon in the box.
What can we do?
4
Waiting for a Turn
Your friend is using the swing. You have been waiting a long time.
What can we do?
5
One Last Puzzle
There is only one dinosaur puzzle left at the puzzle table.
What can we do?
6
Book Buddies
You found a book with cool pictures. Your friend wants to see it too.
What can we do?
Ready, Set, Share!
