Some Sample Activities activities from the R time Manual - North American Edition
Here is a sample First or Second Grade Activity
New Beginnings
Resources: None (This activity can be done as a class or in pairs).
Introduction: Great to be your partner …..(insert partner’s name).
Ice breaker: The person I would like to meet is --------.
Activity: Talk to the children briefly about the four seasons – e.g. ‘There are four seasons. Can we see as a class if we can name
them?’
Ask the children to think about and then discuss with their partner one sign that shows it is Winter, one sign for Spring, one for Summer and then
one for Fall.
Now get the children to think more carefully about the season they are in (probably Fall, bearing in mind the theme of New Beginnings). Think of some
more signs that demonstrate quite clearly that season.
Tell the children that when we see the signs that they have talked about it is a clear indication that the season has changed or is changing and new
things are happening.
Get the children to think about themselves: What sorts of things are happening in their lives that show they are starting a new beginning? (It might
be wise to keep the topic to just school).
Processing: Get them to think about what they hope will happen during this new start/beginning.
Conclusion: Thank you for sitting with me …..(insert partner’s name).
This is a sample Grade 5 Activity – a ‘talking’ activity
Talking activity - Good Manners
Resources: Paper and pencil for each pair.
Introduction: “I’m glad to be doing R time with you today, (insert partner’s name).”
Activity: Decide which one of you will be writing answers down (5 seconds).
With your partner, develop a list of as many things as you can think of to DO that are showing good manners (1-2 minutes). Talk with your friend about
them. Switch writers. Now write down as many things as you can both think of to SAY that show you are using good manners (1-2 minutes). Talk with your
friend about them.
Processing: Ask groups to share ideas for doing and saying, asking them to say one thing their partner said (e.g., “Joel
said to say “Thank you,” “Mariel said to open the door for someone.”) Praise all contributions. Develop as necessary.
What do you think are some of the best ways to show good manners here at school? On the school bus?
Conclusion: “Thank you for your good ideas, (insert partner’s name).”