Guidance — Grades K–5

Sharing with others

In this guidance lesson plan for grades 2 and 3 students will focus on the concept sharing and using their manners. They will complete an activity and then discuss their thoughts.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Guidance)

By Janelya M. Lewis.

Getting along with others

This lesson introduces the key concepts of cooperation, peer relations, interpersonal skills, getting along with others, and team-building.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

By Scott Ertl.

Conflict resolution/Self-discipline

Students will define the character trait self-discipline by listening to the story Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. They will then learn a 3R strategy: Retreat, Rethink, and React, in order to handle conflicts. This strategy can be applied to the events in this story.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

Animal friends

This lesson helps students explore personal beliefs and feelings toward others. Students will examine stereotypes and how they influence interactions. The lesson emphasizes peer relationships, awareness of feelings, understanding/accepting differences and self-knowledge.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

By Beth Lindsey.

Angry words: What goes around comes around

This is a simple, concrete lesson to illustrate the power of anger to travel from one person to another and to linger in the environment even after the immediate emotion is gone. Strategies for coping with angry feelings are shared.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

By Judy Lavore.

Resources on the web

Making good decisions

Students practice balancing different interests involved in solving social problems. They look for the most realistic solution based on the advantages and disadvantages and consider the concept of compromise. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science