Circus Friends – Taking Turns

Cooperative games build social skills and emotional regulation.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Circus
• Learning area: Social & Emotional Development
• Level: Level 1

Objectives

• Students will take turns in games.
• Students will work cooperatively with peers.

Materials

• Circus-themed board game or activity
• Timer
• Turn-taking cards

Instructions

1. Introduce a simple circus game requiring turn-taking.

2. Practice using phrases like 'Your turn' and 'My turn.'

3. Use a timer or cards to manage turns.

4. Celebrate cooperation and patience.

Educator tip

Model appropriate waiting behavior and positive language.

Assessment

Monitor turn-taking and cooperative behavior.

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• Ticket Booth Role Play
• Lion Tamer Obstacle Course
• Pattern Circus Train
• Circus Story Sequencing
• Clown Name Writing
• Circus Addition Show
• Ticket Subtraction