We can do this - assembly resource
Stage
Early and first level (Primary 1-3).
Rationale
This assembly intends to: explore the strengths of individuals
within the school community; examine working together; and
celebrate the talents and skills that we can experience together.
People involved
Teacher and class
Learning
intentions
At the end of this, the children will have experienced a sense of
self-awareness, an awareness of others and a sense of values.
At the end of the event, the children will identify their strengths
and the strengths of others.
Links with
Curriculum for
Excellence
Introduction
Confident individuals, responsible citizens
Possible links with PSD, drama, art and design
Ask if anyone can touch a finger to his or her nose (demonstrate).
(Hopefully everyone will be able to!)
Ask pupils to touch a finger to their noses, making the fingers fly
through the air first (demonstrate describing a path through the
air - not too big or children will not have enough room).
Repeat the above, asking for a 'ping' sound on the end.
Stimulus/stimuli
Explain that now everyone is warmed up and ready to go, you're
going to read an action poem and you want everyone to join in.
They must listen carefully to find out what the actions are.
(See Appendix.)
Guided reflection
Explain that it can be fun to do things together. Ask for examples,
such as singing, sport and dancing.
Sometimes we have to work hard to do things together well.
Sometimes we must practise.
If appropriate, repeat the poem, trying to 'get it together' better.
Response
Evaluation
Meditation – see Appendix
1. Circle time – stating their own strengths and those of
others
2. Evaluation by assembly leader
3. Observing pupil engagement in the event and follow-up
discussion.
Appendix
Stimulus
Here is my finger
It can fly through the air
And land on my nose
Just right there - ping!
Here is my finger
It can wiggle about
Sometimes it's in (finger drops down)
And sometimes it's out. (finger points up)
Here is my hand
It's waving to you
Sometimes there's one
And sometimes two. (both hands wave)
I can point at my face
I can point to the floor
I can point to the sky
And here's something more If I point all around
Everywhere I see (point to eyes)
Many, many children (three quick points in different directions)
Doing just the same as me! (point to self)
Response
Meditation:
We are glad about times when we can enjoy doing things with other people.
In a time of quiet, we think to ourselves of what we like to do best with other people.
We are grateful for the fun we have together, for singing together, for playing together,
for being together.