Lesson Plan

Joyful Celebrations Lesson Plan

Students will learn to celebrate and be happy for others by recognizing peers' accomplishments and milestones, fostering a positive classroom environment.

This lesson builds a foundation for social-emotional development by teaching empathy, sharing joy, and celebrating others' success.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-up

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Celebration Cards

15 minutes

Step 3

Story Time & Reflection

5 minutes

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Joyful Celebrations!

Introduce the concept of celebrating and sharing joy. Use colorful visuals to set a joyful tone.

What is Celebrating?

Explain to the students what it means to celebrate someone and why it feels good. Use simple language and expressions.

Sharing Happiness

Engage the children by asking them to talk about a time they felt happy for a friend. Use the Happy Music Playlist in the background.

Let's Make Celebration Cards!

Introduce the Celebration Cards activity. Remind students they'll have fun drawing and sharing cards for their friends.

Story Time & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson with a story from the Visual Storybook. Ask reflective questions to ensure understanding and encourage discussion.

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Joyful Celebrations: Sharing Happiness

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