How to Teach Grade 1 Students to Get Well Along With Others

*Positive Actio*n’s Unit 4 highlights the importance of treating others the way one would also like to be treated. Polly the Friendship Parrot is the star of this social-emotional learning (SEL) lesson. Clear and vibrant, she reminds Grade 1 students about the key concepts they've learned in Unit 4.

Polly serves as an engaging tool for children, prompting them with review questions concerning their Code of Conduct and positive ways to interact with each other. This feathered friend is ensured to captivate the young minds while at once reminding them that adopting behaviors that promote positive interactions enhances not only how they engage with others but also how they feel about themselves.

Importantly, such interpersonal skills facilitate successful social-emotional development among children, fostering healthier relationships throughout their life stages.

After the discussion with Polly, Grade 1 students get a chance to put their knowledge to the test through a fun SEL activity. They are provided an activity sheet with queries requiring simple 'yes' or 'no' responses. Adding more color literally, these young learners are further urged to color the picture on their worksheet.

To wrap up this session, students unite their voices in a harmonious chorus, singing "Get Along." Weaved with melodic rhythms and repeating phrases for easy understanding, this song serves as an audial mnemonic tool, reminding children about the positive actions for getting along well with others.

By blending fun and learning within its approach, Positive Action organically trains students into well-mannered individuals, demonstrating adept interpersonal skills. As they execute the lessons learned through Unit 4 of this program, treating oneself with kindness becomes an inherent trait that multiplies upon extending it to fellow beings.