Conscious+Discipline+-+Kindness+Counts+Flowers


 * Submitted/Created By:** Kelley Carpenter, Kindergarten


 * Lesson:** RCCP—Lesson 5 “Being Together”


 * Resources:** Connected & Respected, p.25


 * Standard(s):** 3B Student demonstrates consideration for others and a desire to positively contribute to his/her community. (I care about others and do my part to make my community better.)

4B Student develops constructive relationships. (I will work on having constructive relationships.)

Masking Tape Chart Paper Markers
 * Materials:** 8”x12” White Paper


 * Time:** 20 minutes

-how to cooperate with friends -that working together is easier than working against each other.
 * Goals:** Students will understand…

Follow notes on p.25-26. Remember to draw from previous 4 core lessons in RCCP by using key words of “groups, family, work, play, feelings”. After lesson, follow with a discussion towards problem solving…just as was needed to cross the “chocolate river”. This could lead into other problems, very general, that may happen at school and how they could be solved.
 * Describe Lesson Steps/Leading Statements:**
 * “Can we brainstorm some problems that we have with our friends that can be solved by working together?” “What about cleaning up during choice time? Does it work for everyone to try and put a block on the same shelf? I’ve noticed if we take turns and all work together, it gets cleaned up quicker and with less arguments. What about washing hands for lunch? Can we all fit at the sink at one time? I’ve noticed that when we get in a line at our sink with only two friends at a time…we make less of a mess with the water and everyone gets a chance to wash hands. Any other ideas?”**

Follow with an informal discussion charting (t-chart) those games and/or jobs that are better accomplished by themselves or better with friends. (when cooperation would be needed) Teacher would lead discussion of charting by giving examples. This can be done during the above discussion time or the following day after reviewing the goals of the lesson.
 * Assessment(s):**