Invitation Teacher Guide Teacher Script
Lesson 1: The Power of Invitations
Focus Skill
Social Courage & Inclusion
Objective
Students will learn and practice three simple ways to invite a friend to play: a verbal question, a physical gesture (hand-out), and showing a toy.
Materials
Two hand puppets
Invitation Slides
"Play With Me" Practice Sheets
Small toy (e.g., a block or ball)
The Hook: Puppet Theater (5 mins)
"Friends, look! This is Pip (Puppet A) and this is Squeak (Puppet B). Pip is playing with blocks all by themselves. Pip looks a little lonely. Squeak wants to play too, but doesn't know what to say."
The Script:
Squeak: (Whispering to kids) "I want to build a tower with Pip, but I'm nervous! What if they say no?"
Teacher: "It's okay to feel nervous, Squeak. Let's try our Brave Ask!"
Squeak: (To Pip) "Hi Pip! Do you want to play together?"
Pip: (Happy dance) "Yes! I was hoping someone would ask!"
Guided Practice: The "Brave Ask"
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Step 1: Use Words
"Do you want to play?"
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Step 2: Use Hands
Gentle wave or reaching out.
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Step 3: Show Joy
Hold out a toy to share.
Facilitation Tips
Validate the No: Explain that sometimes friends need space, and that's okay too! It doesn't mean they don't like us.
Scaffold: For non-verbal students, emphasize the physical gesture of offering a toy or pointing to an activity.
Celebrate: Whenever you see a student invite another during free play today, give them a "Brave Ask" shout-out!
Invitation Slides The Power of Invitations
"Do you want to play?"
How does it feel?
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Playing Alone
One happy heart
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Playing Together
Two happy hearts!
3 Ways to Ask
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Use Your Voice
"Can I play with you?"
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Use Your Hands
Wave and Smile!
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Share a Toy
"Here is a block!"
Let's Try It!
Find a friend sitting near you.
Give them a Big Smile
and ask:
"Do you want to play?"
Invitation Practice Sheet Play With Me!
Circle your favorites!
Name: ________________
What do you like to play with a friend?
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Blocks
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Painting
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Ball
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Reading
PRACTICE TIME!
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Say it out loud to a friend:
"Do you want to play?"
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Laughter Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Lesson 2: Shared Laughter
Focus Skill
Emotional Awareness
Objective
Students will understand the concept of "Emotional Contagion" (happy feelings catching like a cold) through shared silly activities and games.
Materials
Shared Laughter Slides
"My Silly Face" drawing sheets
A small mirror (optional)
Recording of babies laughing (optional)
The Hook: Silly Face Relay (10 mins)
Instructions:
Have students sit in a large circle.
The teacher starts by making a "Silly Face" at the student to their left.
That student tries to keep a straight face, then "passes" a new silly face to the next person.
The Goal: See how long the circle can go before everyone starts giggling!
"Did you notice? When Jimmy started giggling, Sarah started giggling too! Why do you think that happens? Happy feelings are like bubblesβthey pop and spread to everyone!"
Key Discussion: "The Laughter Loop"
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I Hear Laughter
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I Feel Happy
"When we laugh together, our happy feelings grow twice as big!"
Teacher Tips
Gentle Humor: Ensure all "silly faces" are kind and playful, never mocking.
Noise Management: Pre-K laughter can get loud! Use a "Silent Giggle" (shaking shoulders with no sound) to bring energy down if needed.
Observation: Watch for students who might find the group energy overwhelming and allow them to observe first.
Laughter Slides Shared Laughter
Happy feelings are catching!
Can you catch a giggle?
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My Smile
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Your Smile
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BIG JOY!
Silly Face Challenge!
The Sour Lemon
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The Wobbly Walrus
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"Which one makes you want to laugh?"
The Best Sound in the World...
Is hearing our friends Laughing together!
Silly Face Sheet My Silly Face
Laughter is better together!
Name: ________________
Draw your
silliest face
here!
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Friend Check!
Show your silly face to a friend.
Did they laugh? Circle one: Β Β Β π’ π
"When I see my friends laugh, I feel ________________________."
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Lesson 3: Collaborative Creation
Focus Skill
Collaboration & Shared Goals
Objective
Students will work in pairs or trios to complete a building task, shifting focus from "my work" to "our work" and celebrating the shared result.
Materials
Building blocks or LEGOs
Collaborative Creation Slides
"Our Tower" Sticker Charts
Stickers (Star or Heart)
The Hook: The Falling Tower (5 mins)
"Teacher (acting out): I want to build the tallest tower in the world! But wait... every time I reach high, the bottom wobbles. I only have two hands! I need help. Who wants to be my 'Foundation Friend' and hold the bottom while I reach up?"
Demonstrate how much easier (and fun!) it is when two people work together to achieve one goal.
Activity: Tower of Togetherness
STEP-BY-STEP FACILITATION
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Partner Up: Group students in pairs. Use a fun method like "find someone wearing the same color shoes."
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Shared Bin: Give each pair one bin of blocks. Explicitly say, "These are your blocks together."
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The Goal: Build a tower that is as tall as a student's knee. They must take turns placing blocks.
Reflection Prompts
"What was the hardest part about building together?"
"What was the most fun part about having a partner?"
"How did you feel when the tower stayed up because of your friend?"
Creation Slides Collaborative Creation
Better building with friends!
Why build together?
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Building Alone
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Building Together
Teamwork Toolbox
Taking Turns
Asking Nicely
Celebrating!
Shared Victory!
When we build together,
we both say:
"WE DID IT!"
Teamwork Chart Sheet Our Teamwork Chart
Building together is better!
Names: ________________ & ________________
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Build a
Tower
Together!
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We used 4 hands!
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We took turns!
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We said "We Did It!"
TEAM AWARD!
"Working with my partner made me feel ________________________."
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Lesson 4: Celebrating Friends
Focus Skill
Empathy & Positive Reinforcement
Objective
Students will learn to notice "Awesome Moments" in their peers and practice three specific ways to celebrate them, fostering a culture of mutual support.
Materials
Celebrating Friends Slides
"Friendship Cheer" Cards
Optional: A "Sparkle Wand" or pom-poms
The Hook: Sparkle Fingers (5 mins)
Gather students in a circle. Pick a simple task (like someone sitting very quietly or someone who helped pick up a block).
"Friends, look at how Sarah is sitting so beautifully! Let's give her a Sparkle Shower . Wiggle your fingers toward her and say: 'Way to go, Sarah!'"
Ask Sarah: "How did that feel to have everyone cheer for you?"
Ask the Class: "How did it feel to be the ones cheering?"
The Three Cheers Ritual
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The Big Clap
"Three loud claps for a big job!"
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Sparkle Fingers
"Quiet magic for a calm job!"
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Double Thumbs
"Cool thumbs for a clever job!"
Teacher Strategy
Notice the Small Stuff: Celebrate efforts (trying hard) just as much as outcomes (finishing a puzzle).
Peer Observation: Give students "Friendship Binoculars" (hand-made or imaginary) and ask them to spot someone being a helper today.
The "Helper" Shout-out: At the end of the day, do a 3-minute circle where students can name one friend they saw doing something great.
Celebrating Slides Celebrating Friends
Cheer for your friends!
Look for Awesome Moments!
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A Helper
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A Creator
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A Builder
"What do you see your friends doing today?"
How can we cheer?
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The Big Clap
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Sparkle Fingers
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Double Thumbs
The Friendship Cheer!
Point to someone who is trying their best
and give them a...
BIG CHEER!
Cheer Cards Sheet Friendship Cheers
Pick a cheer to give a friend!
Name: ________________
Circle the cheer you want to use today!
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The Big Clap
"Good job, friend!"
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Sparkle Fingers
"You are magic!"
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Double Thumbs
"So cool!"
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High Five
"Teamwork!"
"I saw my friend ________________________ doing something awesome today!"
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Lesson 5: The Friendship Party
Focus Skill
Community & Reflection
Objective
Students will apply all skills (inviting, laughing, collaborating, celebrating) in a final "Friendship Party" and reflect on the power of community joy.
Materials
Friendship Party Slides
Music player & playlist
"My Party Memory" drawing sheets
Simple snack or stickers for party favors
The Hook: The Class Invitation (5 mins)
Show a large, colorful "Invitation" to the class.
"Friends, we have been practicing such important things! We know how to invite, laugh, build, and cheer. Now, it's time to celebrate us ! We are going to plan a party. What is one song we all want to dance to?"
Have students vote on a song or a simple snack to practice "Collaborative Decision Making."
The Party Rituals
Shared Dance (5-10 mins)
Encourage students to mirror each other's movements. Call out: "Look at Bobby's wiggle! Let's all wiggle like Bobby!" (Shared Joy/Cheering).
The Gratitude Snack (5 mins)
While eating or resting, ask students to look at their friends and say "Thank you for playing with me today." (Connection).
Closing Circle (5 mins)
Final Question: "Does playing alone or playing together make your heart feel the biggest?"
Teacher Tips
Inclusion Check: Ensure every child is invited into the dance or snack circle. Prompt peers: "Who can invite Chloe into our circle?"
Visual Cues: Use the slides to show the "Party Agenda" so students know what's coming next (Dance -> Snack -> Drawing).
The "Happy Takeaway": Remind them that they can make any day feel like a party just by inviting someone to play!
Party Slides Friendship Party
Let's celebrate TOGETHER!
We learned so much!
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Inviting
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Laughing
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Building
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Cheering
Party Time!
DANCE
SMILE
SHARE
How do you feel?
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Me
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US!
"Our happy feelings grow BIGGER when we share them with friends!"
Party Memory Sheet My Party Memory
I had so much fun with my friends!
Name: ________________
Draw you and
your friends
at our party!
I felt...
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My favorite part was:
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Friendship makes our hearts grow big!