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Acts of Kindness Challenge

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Lesson Plan

Acts of Kindness Challenge

Promote kindness and reflection

This lesson encourages students to engage in small acts of kindness daily, both in and out of the classroom. Students will create a kindness calendar and reflect on how these actions impact their own and others' wellbeing. This lesson is important as it promotes a positive school climate and helps students develop empathy and social awareness.

Audience

Grades 6-8 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Promote kindness and reflection

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Kindness Calendar Worksheet, and Reflection Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by discussing the concept of kindness and its importance in our daily lives.
  • Ask students to share examples of acts of kindness they have experienced or performed.

Step 2

Kindness Calendar Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the Kindness Calendar Worksheet to each student.
  • Instruct students to brainstorm and write down small acts of kindness they can perform each day for the next week.
  • Encourage creativity and variety in their acts of kindness.

Step 3

Reflection Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Reflection Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about how performing acts of kindness can impact their own and others' wellbeing.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the activity.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
  • Encourage students to follow through with their kindness calendar and reflect on their experiences in the coming week.
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Worksheet

Kindness Calendar Worksheet

A worksheet for students to plan their acts of kindness for the week.

List one act of kindness you can perform each day for the next week.








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