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Acting Out Respect and Compromise

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This Acting Out Respect and Compromise lesson plan also includes:

Puppets showcase the importance of being a good friend. Following a discussion about positive character traits, scholars create a paper-bag puppet and role-play scenarios with a peer.

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Concepts

respect, compromises, friendship, peers, interpersonal communication, social development, emotional development, social-emotional learning, social awareness, differences, similarities and differences, character traits

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Keep at least two puppets handy for when a situation arises between peers, use them to engage in a thoughtful discussion and problem solving
Create a friendship themed bulletin board on which the puppets can be displayed
Revisit the lesson after long breaks from school to remind pupils how important it is to be a good friend

Classroom Considerations

This lesson is the first of three that examine the character trait, respect
Requires craft supplies for puppet making
Although designed to be conducted by a counselor, the lesson can be led by a classroom teacher

Pros

Encourages social and emotional development, particularly social awareness
Puppets enhance engagement
The plan is easy to follow

Cons

None

Common Core

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