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Recess Radar: Reading Intentions Lesson Plan

Help 2nd-grade students recognize peers' intentions during play and develop flexibility when play plans change.

Understanding social cues and adapting to changes fosters empathy and enhances students' social interactions, crucial for building positive relationships.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Recognizing Intentions

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Flexibility in Play

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Reflection and Application

30 minutes

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Welcome to Recess Radar!

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and briefly discussing what will be covered. Explain how understanding others' play intentions and being flexible enhances friendship and group play.

Session 1: Recognizing Intentions

Overview for Session 1. Explain the idea of 'reading intentions' using simple examples the students can relate to. Mention the use of role-play cards to illustrate different emotions/actions.

What Are Intentions?

Provide specific examples on the slide. Give the students clear examples such as sharing a toy, inviting someone to join a game, or a simple gesture of greeting. Encourage guesses from the class.

Session 2: Flexibility in Play

Transition to Session 2. Explain that sometimes our play plans change unexpectedly, and it's important to be flexible and adapt. Use visuals of scenario cue cards to enhance understanding.

Role-Play: Adjusting to Change

Explain this slide focusing on role-play activities with scenario cue cards. Encourage students to express how they might react when a friend suggests a different game mid-play and brainstorm alternative actions.

Session 3: Reflection & Application

Prepare the students for Session 3 - reflecting on what they've learned and how to apply these skills on the playground. Explain the importance of sharing experiences.

Key Takeaways

This final slide reinforces the key takeaways from the lesson. Summarize main points and leave the door open for questions and reflective thoughts. Remind students to use their reflection journals for extra practice.

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Recess Radar: Reading Intentions

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