Lesson Plan 1: Taking Turns

We can learn so much from each other when we take the time to pause and listen. In this lesson, students will participate in the Canadian Indigenous Sharing Circle and learn a new way of showing respect while learning from and listening to others.

Grade level: K - 2 

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 30 min

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Learn the Indigenous tradition of using a talking stick in sharing circles.
• Practice respectful listening and speaking.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous cultural ideas through reflection and application.

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities
• Talking Stick Reference Guide (Printable) 
• My Talking Stick Colouring Sheets (Printable) 

Materials required (not included)

• The Sharing Circle by Theresa “Corky” Larsen-Jonasson 
• Pencil Crayons or Markers
• Wooden Sticks or Driftwood
• Glue 
• Decorative Craft Elements like Feathers, Beads, Strings and Acrylic Paint

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months