Standing Up for Whats Right

Title: Standing Up for What’s Right

Objective: Teach young children the importance of standing up against wrongdoings and being courageous in the face of injustice.

Props Needed:
1. A large poster or picture of a “heroic” character (like a superhero or a brave animal, such as a lion)
2. A small stuffed plush toy of a lion (or another brave animal)
3. A cardboard box decorated as a “bad situation” (this can represent bullying or unfair behavior)
4. A toy microphone to simulate giving speeches
5. A flag or banner that says “Stand Up for What’s Right”
6. Costumes (optional: capes for superheroes, hats for animals, etc.)

Presentation Steps:

1. **Introduction with the Heroic Character:**
Begin by showing the large poster of the heroic character. Explain to the children that this character stands up for what is right no matter what. Discuss the qualities that make someone a hero (bravery, kindness, standing up for others).

2. **Using the Stuffed Lion:**
Introduce the plush lion and tell a simple story about how the lion saw other animals being treated unfairly. Describe how the lion felt unhappy about this and wanted to help. Use the lion to demonstrate the importance of standing up against bad behavior. Encourage children to express how they would feel if they saw someone being treated unfairly.

3. **Introducing the Bad Situation:**
Present the cardboard box as a “bad situation.” Inside the box, you can place cut-out figures or representations of unkind actions being done (like a character being teased or bullied). Ask the children what they think of what is happening inside the box and how it makes them feel.

4. **Discussion Time:**
Explain how sometimes it can be scary to speak up when we see something wrong. Share examples of how people can stand up for what’s right – like speaking to a teacher, using kind words, or helping to resolve a situation. Ask the children if they have ever seen something similar and how they reacted.

5. **Role-Playing:**
Invite children to come up and role-play standing up for what’s right. Have them take turns standing in front of the group with the toy microphone. Encourage them to use their own words to speak against the bad behavior in the box. For example, they might say “That’s not nice!” or “We should treat everyone kindly!”

6. **Creating a Group Pledge:**
Use the flag/banner that says “Stand Up for What’s Right” and invite all the children to gather around it. Together, create a simple pledge or promise, such as: “I promise to be brave and stand up for what’s right!” Have them repeat it together.

7. **Conclusion with Heroes in Action:**
Wrap up by reinforcing that everyone can be a hero like the lion or the character from the poster. Ask the children how they can be heroes in their everyday lives and encourage them to think of someone they can protect or help.

8. **Celebration:**
As a fun conclusion, have the children march around waving the flag/banners and feeling proud of their commitment to stand up for what is right.

This interactive presentation will help young children understand the importance of standing up for themselves and others, encouraging empathy and bravery while ensuring they feel empowered to make a positive difference.