Overview
Many kindergartners are curious about their world and interested in the people around them. They are beginning to develop friendships and learn how to get along with others. At this age, they do not always know the qualities to look for in a friend, nor those necessary to be a good friend to others. Here, you'll find lessons that teach the values of friendship, like getting along with others, sharing, taking turns, and showing empathy. You'll also find ways to help students explore their school neighborhood and learn about community relationships by talking with people who work there.
Objective
Students will:
- Discuss and learn about friendships
- Become familiar with their school neighborhood and the people who work there
Lesson Plans for this Unit
Lesson 1: Our Friendship Chain Links Us Together
Lesson 2: The Gingerbread Friend Is Loose!
Reproducibles
Culminating Activity
Community Map Project
I use a large school neighborhood map (approx. 5'X 5'). Students paint
small boxes to represent the places in the community we have visited
or seen on our neighborhood walks. They help to label streets, buildings,
and other special places. They can make vehicles, trees, and paper dolls
of themselves as well. This can be set out as a play center and children
can recreate our shared experiences or invent new ones.
Supporting Books
- Part of Collection:
- Subjects:Arts and Creativity, Early Social Skills, Geography and Map Skills, Neighborhood Life, Sharing and Taking Turns, Sharing, Friends and Friendship, Social and Emotional Development
- Duration:4 Weeks
