Lesson Plan: Mental, Emotional, Social, and Physical Wellbeing - Getting to Know You

Subject: Health and Wellbeing Level: Second Level (Primary 4-7) Curriculum: Scottish Curriculum for Excellence

Desired Outcome: I value the opportunities I am given to make friends and be part of a group in a range of situations.

Lesson Duration: 60 minutes

Resources: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Handout: “Getting to Know You” worksheet (prepared in advance) - Colored pencils or markers - Small slips of paper or index cards

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students what they think it means to “get to know someone.” Write their responses on the whiteboard or flipchart. 2. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on the importance of getting to know others and making friends in different situations. 3. Share the desired outcome with the students: “By the end of this lesson, you will understand the value of making friends and being part of a group in various situations.”

Activity 1: Icebreaker Game - “Two Truths and a Lie” (15 minutes): 1. Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students. 2. Explain the rules of the game: Each student will take turns sharing two true statements about themselves and one false statement. The other group members must guess which statement is the lie. 3. Model the game by sharing two true statements and one false statement about yourself. 4. Allow each group member to take turns playing the game. 5. After the game, facilitate a brief discussion about the activity: - How did it feel to share personal information with your group? - Did you learn anything new about your group members? - How did it feel to guess which statement was the lie?

Activity 2: “Getting to Know You” Worksheet (25 minutes): 1. Distribute the “Getting to Know You” worksheet to each student. 2. Instruct students to fill out the worksheet by answering the questions about themselves. 3. Encourage students to be honest and share information they feel comfortable with. 4. After completing the worksheet, ask students to pair up with a partner. 5. Instruct students to take turns sharing their completed worksheets with each other. 6. Encourage active listening and respectful feedback between partners. 7. After the sharing session, ask students to reflect on the activity: - How did it feel to share personal information with your partner? - Did you learn anything new about your partner? - How did it feel to listen to your partner’s responses?

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Gather the class back together and facilitate a whole-group discussion: - Why is it important to get to know others and make friends? - How can getting to know others help us in different situations? - How can we create opportunities to make friends and be part of a group? 2. Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. 3. Remind students of the desired outcome: “I value the opportunities I am given to make friends and be part of a group in a range of situations.” 4. Encourage students to apply what they have learned in their daily lives.

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during the icebreaker game and worksheet sharing activity. - Review completed worksheets to assess students’ understanding of the topic and their ability to share personal information appropriately. - Provide feedback and support as needed.

Extension Activity: - Encourage students to create a “Getting to Know You” poster or collage using their completed worksheets and additional artwork or images that represent their interests and personalities. - Display the posters or collages in the classroom to celebrate diversity and promote a sense of belonging.