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Introduce Cooperation
Define Cooperation.
Start the week right by
learning about this month's character trait - perfect for morning meeting or circle time!
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is working together to reach shared goals.
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Introduce Cooperation
Define Cooperation.
is working together to reach shared goals.
COOPERATION
is working together to reach shared goals.
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What stood out to you about Cooperation?
What does Cooperation look like in your life?
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is working together to reach shared goals.
COOPERATION
What word stands out to you from the definition? Why?
How could our class improve in Cooperation?
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Versatile, relationship-building games that can be used to kick off a lesson, in transitions, or when you just want to connect.
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In partners or as a group, brainstorm what the animal in each image might be thinking!
Bonus question: Which animal thoughts do you relate to the most?
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Draw or write responses; use a word bank
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Animal Thoughts
What am
I thinking?
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What am
I thinking?
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What am
I thinking?
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First, let's form a circle. For each prompt, move into the circle if you agree, stay out if you don't. Look around and notice what you have in common with your neighbors!
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Raise/lower hand, camera on/off, stretch up/sit down
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Be My Neighbor
Move in if...
you can whistle a song.
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Move in if you...
like to draw
pictures for people
Move Back Out
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Move in if...
you like playing in the rain.
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Move in if you...
like to draw
pictures for people
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Move in if...
you wish dinosaurs still lived on Earth.
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Move in if you...
like to draw
pictures for people
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Move in if...
you think ice cream should be a breakfast food.
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Move in if you...
like to draw
pictures for people
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Move in if...
frogs are your favorite animal.
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Move in if you...
like to draw
pictures for people
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Cooperate or Capsize
Two friends want the last seat at the lunch table. What could they do so both feel okay in the end?
We will learn to compromise as a way to practice Cooperation.
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Cooperate or Capsize
Two friends want the last seat at the lunch table. What could they do so both feel okay in the end?
We will learn to compromise as a way to practice Cooperation.
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Speed Choice
You have 30 seconds with the person next to you to agree on 1 recess choice. Go!
Kickball
Chalk Art
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The goal was to decide on 1 recess choice.
What did you do if you disagreed?
Did everyone feel heard? How do you know?
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Cooperation
You and your partner just cooperated. Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals.
When we work together, we bring different ideas and skills.
Those differences are good because differences can often help us make a better plan.
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Cooperation & Conflict
Sometimes, when we work together, we have conflict. Conflict is a disagreement between people. Here are some reasons why. Which ones have you experienced?
- We have different ideas.
- We work at different speeds.
- We have different skills.
- We misunderstand each other.
- We like different things.
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The Tree of Choices
The Roots: Identify whether the problem is big or small.
The Heart: Name the emotion or emotions you are feeling.
The Branches: Make a choice to talk it out, move it out, or breathe it out.
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Conflict Resolution
Heart
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Branches
Type of Problem: Big or small?
Name your emotions:
"I feel..."
Make a choice
Talk it out
Breathe it out
Move it out
One way to help with conflict is using the Tree of Choices.
Remember, there are 3 parts.
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Heart
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Type of Problem: Big or small?
Name your emotions:
"I feel..."
Make a choice
Talk it out
Breathe it out
Move it out
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Talk It Out
When we Talk It Out, we use listening, patience, and compromise.
Compromise means each person gives a little and everyone can accept the decision. No one gets everything they want, but everyone gets something.
Example: We'll play your game first, then mine.
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3-Step Compromise
Try these sentence stems to come to a compromise.
"I want ______."
"You want ______."
"What if we ______?" (take turns, combine, split the time, pick a
new option)
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Turn & Talk:
How did Unc and Crumbaker compromise?
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Is it a Compromise?
We will listen to
an example.
Stretch tall if you think it
shows compromise.
Stay low if you think it does not show compromise.
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We always use
my idea.
Compromise
Not a compromise
Not a compromise:
1 person gets everything.
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Making a decision together.
Compromise
Not a compromise
Compromise:
Only if everyone can accept the decision.
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Most of us want to do it this way, so the majority rules.
Compromise
Not a compromise
Not a compromise:
Some people did not get a say.
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Let's try your way, and then my way.
Compromise
Not a compromise
Compromise:
Taking turns.
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How about we combine our ideas to create something cool.
Compromise
Not a compromise
Compromise:
Combining ideas.
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Let's Practice
Now that we understand compromise, let's use it while playing Compromise or Capsize!
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Remember to use these 3 steps:
"I want ______."
"You want ______."
"What if we ______?" (take turns, combine, split the time, pick a new option)
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Compromise or Capsize
Educator: Put students into groups of 3-4.
- Your boat can only carry 4 items, or it will be too heavy and sink.
You are going to an island for a day!
- Your mission is to catch as many fish as possible while on the island.
Your team must agree on exactly 4 items. Compromise or Capsize!
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1. Pick 4 items
Water jug
Snack box
Sunscreen
First aid kit
Blanket/towel
Rain jacket
Frisbee
Compass
Binoculars
Fishing Pole
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2. Uh-oh a storm is coming... remove 1 item
Which item in your top 4 will your team remove?
Water jug
Snack box
Sunscreen
First aid kit
Blanket/towel
Rain jacket
Frisbee
Compass
Binoculars
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Fishing Pole
3. You get to the island, and only 2 people are allowed off the boat to go fishing...
Who are you choosing to stay on the boat?
Who are you sending to go fishing on the island?
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How did you compromise during 1 of the tasks?
(And how many fish do you think your team would catch?)
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Check for Understanding
Reflect using a scale of 1-5.
Be ready to explain:
Strongly
disagree
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Strongly
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"I can use what I learned today to compromise in a future conflict."
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WATER
EARTH
AIR
FIRE
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Tools for helping your students regulate their emotions anytime they need it!
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Fire Emotions
Frustrated: Upset because something did not go your way.
Overwhelmed: Too much to handle at once, and you don’t know where to start.
Scared: Fearful of something or someone.
Annoyed: Bothered or irritated by something.
Tense: Tight or stressed in your body, like your muscles are stiff.
Humiliated: Very embarrassed and hurt because you think others are judging you.
Ecstatic: Extremely happy and excited.
Excited: Enthusiastic and thrilled to do something or about something that happened.
Angry: Very upset, with strong feelings in your body or mind.
Panicked: Scared or worried all at once that your body wants to freeze or get away as fast as possible.
Review Definitions
Pick this if you want to move your body and shake it off.
Pick this if you want to take a breath and feel calm.
Pick this if you want to do something fun with someone else.
Pick this if you want to talk or think about how you’re feeling.
Feeling Fired Up
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Brain Challenge
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Mindful Moments
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Wave Breathing
- Cup your hands over your ears. Close your eyes and imagine that you are at the ocean or near a lake.
- As you breathe in and out, notice the sound of your breath. Imagine that it’s the water rippling in toward the shore.
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Play individually. Choose a magnifying glass. Each corner is assigned an emotion; move to the 1 that matches your mood for the prompt. Share your reasoning with those in the same corner as you.
Moodville Mystery
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Hold up a number or use hand signs for your mood.
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Building a treehouse
Inspired
Concerned
Happy
Scared
Fire
Water
Earth
Air
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Playing tennis
Fire
Water
Earth
Air
Inspired
Concerned
Happy
Scared
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Learning to skateboard
Fire
Water
Earth
Air
Inspired
Concerned
Happy
Scared
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Reflect and Respond
Choose a prompt category. Then write, discuss, or draw your responses.
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When you're feeling really mad, what's an object (a 'thing') that helps you feel calm? What do you do with it that helps the most?
Reflect and Respond
Community Circle
Share 1 way you saw a classmate cooperate with others this week.
What could you do to make sure others feel included? Why is
this important?
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Community Circle
Share 1 way you saw a classmate cooperate with others this week.
What could you do to make sure others feel included? Why is
this important?
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Educator: Invite students to circle up. Review Circle Agreements as needed.
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Listen from
the Heart
Say Just Enough
What We Say in the Circle, Stays in the Circle
Respect the Talking Piece
Speak from
the Heart
Community Circle Agreements
Educator: Establish or review the Agreements; use hand motions and repeat them together.
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