Lesson Plan

Playground Etiquette Lesson Plan

Students will practice cooperation, conflict resolution, and respect by role-playing playground scenarios and reflecting on positive interaction strategies.

Building these social skills fosters a safer, more inclusive playground where students feel empowered to solve conflicts and support peers.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Role-Play

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Reflection

5 minutes

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Can You Play Nice? Playground Etiquette for 7th Graders

Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s lesson “Can You Play Nice?” Explain we’ll learn how to cooperate, show respect, and resolve conflicts on the playground.

Lesson Objectives

Read the objectives aloud. Ask if anything needs clarification.

Key Values

Define each term and invite students to share quick examples.

Scenario Examples

Show these examples to spark ideas. Encourage students to imagine similar situations they’ve seen.

Scenario Role-Play

Explain group setup and point out posters/worksheets around the room.

Group Reflection

Facilitate sharing—ask follow-up questions to deepen discussion.

Exit Ticket

Distribute sticky notes or slips and remind students to write legibly.

Thank You!

Thank the class for their participation and remind them to practice these skills at recess.

Lesson Plan

Playground Etiquette Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

Step 2

Scenario Role-Play

Step 3

Group Reflection

Step 4

Exit Ticket

Slide Deck

Can You Play Nice? Playground Etiquette for 7th Graders

Lesson Objectives

Key Values

Scenario Examples

Scenario Role-Play

Group Reflection

Exit Ticket

Thank You!

Worksheet

Activity

Warm Up

Cool Down

Can You Play Nice?

Kristyn