Do you become frustrated when students are upset because they do not want to share? Or, are you spending precious educational minutes reminding students to be kind to one another? Unfortunately, teachers spend much time handling aspects related to not wanting to share. Since this is a crucial Social-Emotional skill, it is vital to include aspects that teach students about compromise. Honestly, they need to know how to do this not only in school but in all of society. Thankfully, learning how to compromise with It’s Mine! and the Read Aloud Activities combine learning with valuable practice!
It’s Mine!
Author Leo Lionni is ready to make sure students understand the importance of working together!
Sadly, three selfish frogs do not get along. While living together on an island in the middle of Rainbow Pond, they spend most of the day bickering back and forth. Each insists everything is their own. Thankfully, everything changes when a bad storm and a big brown toad help them realize how much fun sharing is.
Students will love learning how to compromise with It’s Mine!
Read Aloud Activities for It’s Mine!
Many times, students need more practice when it comes to sharing. So, they may quickly get upset when someone is on the swing they want. Or, they may become angry when sharing a certain school supply. However, sharing and learning how to compromise are essential parts of life! Thankfully, learning how to compromise with It’s Mine! ensures students understand this important life skill!
Since teachers have so much to prepare, there is a teacher guide to outline the entire unit. Specifically, this contains all of the lesson plans needed. Additionally, it includes an introduction to help prepare students and sets the purpose for the story. Likewise, it has essential vocabulary words!
When learning about compromise, it is crucial to have a discussion. This lets students know that everyone benefits when they get along and respect others. Additionally, it provides time for students to share their experiences when someone would or would not compromise with them. So, there are higher-level thinking questions and talking points to guide students. Each question includes a page number, so teachers know exactly where to stop.
While discussion is essential to include in lessons, personal reflection is also critical. Thankfully, there are both aspects when learning how to compromise with It’s Mine!
There is a written response sheet and a compromising activity to help students learn this essential SEL skill. There are even differentiated options to ensure every student knows the importance of this social skill.
Compromise Game
Students will love practicing how to compromise with this hands-on, engaging game! This will also build knowledge on different ways to compromise and connections between the book and their life.
Application
Teachers work hard to ensure students understand how the material taught in the classroom relates to life outside of school. Therefore, there are task cards that provide scenarios or thought-provoking questions. This helps students realize the importance of compromising.
There are multiple ways to use the task cards. Honestly, they work great for whole class or small group discussions. They even work perfectly for individual work time.
No Prep Resource
Teachers have to handle so much. Thankfully, the Read Aloud Activities for It’s Mine! are all no prep! Teachers just need to print the resources.
Students learn so much while in school. This includes content and valuable Social-Emotional skills. Thankfully, learning how to compromise with It’s Mine! helps students have valuable practice in this skill. Students will love the Read Aloud Activities for It’s Mine! and the fantastic story!
Save this Read Aloud!
Be sure to save this pin to your favorite read alouds board on Pinterest! You’ll be able to come back to this lesson plan when you are ready to read it aloud with your students.
