Quiet and Talking Time

Year Level:

Years 2 - 4

Duration:

20 minutes

Curriculum Area:

Health and Physical Education - Level 1 & 2

Key Competencies:

• Managing self
• Participating and contributing
• Relating to others

Learning Intention:

Students will learn to understand the importance of respecting quiet time and contributing during talking time.

Success Criteria:

• Students can explain when quiet time is important.
• Students can describe how to show respect during quiet time.
• Students understand the value of talking time and how to contribute appropriately during it.

Materials Needed:

• Visual aids (charts or posters about quiet and talking time)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Timer
• Stickers or small rewards for positive behaviour

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (3 minutes)

1. Greeting and Settling Down: Welcome the students and ask them to sit in a circle on the floor.
2. Learning Intention: Explain to the students that today we will learn about quiet time and talking time, and why both are important.
3. Engagement Question: Ask the students, "Can anyone tell me what it means to be quiet and why we might need to be quiet sometimes?"

Main Activity (15 minutes)

Part 1: Quiet Time (6 minutes)

1. Discussion:
   • Explain what quiet time is and provide examples (e.g., during reading, when listening to instructions).
   • Explain why quiet time is important (e.g., so everyone can hear, time to think).
2. Visual Aid:
   • Show charts or posters that depict 'quiet time' scenarios (e.g., a child sitting quietly reading a book, students listening to a teacher).
3. Role-Play:
   • Select a few volunteers to demonstrate a quiet-time activity (e.g., sitting silently while reading a page from a book).
4. Class Participation:
   • Ask the students to practice sitting quietly for 30 seconds while you set a timer.

Part 2: Talking Time (6 minutes)

1. Discussion:
   • Explain what talking time is and provide examples (e.g., group discussions, answering questions).
   • Explain why talking time is important (e.g., sharing ideas, learning from each other).
2. Visual Aid:
   • Show charts or posters that depict 'talking time' scenarios (e.g., children sharing ideas in a group, asking questions).
3. Role-Play:
   • Engage the students in a short, structured talking-time activity. Ask a question, and let each student take turns answering (e.g., "What did you have for breakfast this morning?").
4. Highlight Contribution:
   • Discuss what it means to contribute (e.g., listening to others, sharing your own ideas).

Part 3: Combining Quiet and Talking Time (3 minutes)

1. Scenario Practice:
   • Present a scenario where students need to transition from quiet time to talking time (e.g., listening to instructions and then discussing the task).
2. Class Activity:
   • Practice the scenario as a class. Encourage quiet listening first, then structured talking and sharing.

Reflection and Conclusion (2 minutes)

1. Reflection:
   • Ask the students, "Why is it important to have both quiet time and talking time?"
   • Encourage a few students to share their thoughts.
2. Conclusion:
   • Recap today's lesson and praise the students for their participation and good behaviour.
   • Hand out stickers or small rewards for positive behaviour during the lesson.

Extension Activity (Optional)

• Quiet Time Challenge:
  • Incorporate a 'Quiet Time Challenge' throughout the week where students earn points or rewards for respecting quiet time.
• Talking Circle:
  • Have a daily 'talking circle' where students take turns contributing to a topic of discussion, reinforcing the importance of sharing and listening.

Teacher's Notes:

• Monitor student behaviour and provide positive reinforcement.
• Use visual aids consistently to reinforce concepts.
• Adapt the roles and scenarios based on the specific needs and dynamics of the class.

This detailed plan aims to help students understand and practice the balance between quiet time and talking time, fostering respect and positive behaviour in the classroom.