Lesson Plan

Turn-Taking Strategy Sheet

Students will practice and reinforce turn-taking skills through interactive activities, tracking their participation, and reflecting on respectful sharing.

Turn-taking builds patience, respect, and cooperation, reducing conflicts and helping students engage positively with peers.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Sharing the Spotlight

8 minutes

Step 3

Pass the Talk Stick Game

8 minutes

Step 4

My Turn Tracker Worksheet

5 minutes

Step 5

Grateful Sharing Circle

4 minutes

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Slide Deck

Sharing the Spotlight

Welcome students! Today we are going to learn about sharing the spotlight—also called turn-taking. Explain that when we share speaking time and listen patiently, everyone gets heard.

What Is Turn-Taking?

Define turn-taking in kid-friendly language. Ask for volunteers to restate the definition.

Why Does It Matter?

Discuss why turn-taking matters. Elicit examples of how it helps friendships and keeps play fair.

Examples vs. Non-Examples

Show a quick role-play: two students sharing ideas without interrupting vs. interrupting. Ask which one is turn-taking.

Spot the Difference

Highlight the difference again and praise observations. Ask: “How did the speaker feel when interrupted?”

Next Up: Pass the Talk Stick

Introduce the next activity. Explain that students will use a talking stick to practice our new skill.

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Game

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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Turn-Taking Tactics

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