Turn Taking Fun Lesson Plan Turn Taking Fun
Teacher Lesson Guide
Time 20 MIN
Learning Objective
Students will understand the importance of turn-taking and practice the skill through a collaborative drawing activity to promote fairness and teamwork.
Materials Needed
Book: "Rulers of the Playground"
Paper and Markers
Turn-Taking Game Sheet
Reflection Worksheet
Instructional Steps
2m
Introduction
Briefly introduce turn-taking. Explain that taking turns makes things fair and fun for everyone. Today, we'll see what happens when friends don't want to share the playground!
8m
Storybook Reading
Read "Rulers of the Playground" . Stop at key points:
How do the other kids feel when Jonah/Lenny claim the equipment?
What changes when they decide to play together instead of being rulers?
3m
Class Discussion
Ask: "What did you notice about how the characters took turns?" and "Why is it important to take turns?" Encourage students to share a time they had to wait for a turn.
5m
Turn-Taking Game: Collaborative Drawing
Small groups of 3-4. Each student adds one element to the drawing before passing the paper. Remind them: "Wait for your turn with a calm body!"
2m
Closure & Sharing
Gallery walk of the drawings. Reflect: "How did it feel to take turns?" and "What made your group successful?"
Teacher Tips
For students who struggle with waiting, use a physical object (like a "talking stick" or the marker itself) to visually represent whose turn it is. Model "self-talk" for waiting: "I'm waiting my turn. Soon it will be my go!"
Turn Taking Game Sheet Turn Taking Game
Rules for Collaborative Drawing
1
Draw One Part
Each student takes a turn to draw just one part of a picture.
2
Pass the Paper
Pass the paper to the next person as soon as you finish your turn.
3
Keep it Going
Continue until everyone in the group has had at least one turn.
4
Work Together
Use your turns to help your group create a complete, amazing picture!
5
Talk it Over
Discuss what you drew and how well you worked as a team.
Turn Taking Slides Turn Taking Fun
Playing Together & Making Friends
What is Turn Taking?
It's when we...
Wait for our go
Give others a chance
Share what we have
Taking turns makes playing
FAIR and FUN
for everyone!
Rulers of the Playground
Story Reading
"Whose playground is it?"
LISTEN
LOOK
THINK
Let's Discuss!
?
What happened when characters didn't share?
?
How did they feel at the end of the story?
?
Why is it better to play together than to "rule"?
Drawing Game!
Practice Your Turn-Taking Skills
1
Draw one part of the picture.
2
Pass the paper with a smile!
3
Wait calmly for your next turn.
You are all Rulers of Friendship!
Remember: Taking turns shows respect, builds teamwork, and makes the classroom a happy place for everyone.
Great Job Today!
Turn Taking Reflection Worksheet Turn Taking Champ
Sharing is caring on the playground!
NAME:
DATE:
1
Drawing Together
In the big box below, draw a picture of yourself and your friends playing together and taking turns nicely!
2
How did it feel?
When I was waiting for my turn in the game, I felt...
Happy
Patient
Excited
3
Friendship Goals
Check the ways you can be a great turn-taker:
Say "Your turn!" with a smile
Wait with a calm body
Give a "High Five" when finished
Ask nicely for a turn
Super Friend Certificate
Social Skills Activity Sheet