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Acts of Kindness Countdown

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Mitzi Ray

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Acts of Kindness Countdown

Encourage daily acts of kindness

This lesson plan involves a daily countdown to winter break, where students perform small acts of kindness each day. This activity fosters a positive atmosphere and community spirit during the holiday season. It helps students develop empathy, teamwork, and a sense of community, making the school environment more welcoming and supportive.

Audience

Grades 1-4 Students

Time

10 minutes daily

Approach

Encourage daily acts of kindness

Materials

Printable Kindness Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the concept of kindness and why it's important.
  • Explain that each day until winter break, students will perform a small act of kindness.

Step 2

Daily Kindness Activity

5 minutes

  • Present the day's act of kindness using a printable card.
  • Discuss how students can perform this act in their school or home environment.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

3 minutes

  • Ask students to share their thoughts on the act of kindness.
  • Use discussion questions to guide a short conversation about how it felt to be kind and how it impacted others.

Step 4

Closure

1 minute

  • Encourage students to think about other ways they can be kind throughout the day.
  • Remind them to look forward to the next day's act of kindness.
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Worksheet

Printable Kindness Cards

These cards contain daily acts of kindness for students to perform. They are designed for one-sided printing and can be distributed each day.




Smile at three people today.







Help a classmate with their work.







Say thank you to the cafeteria staff.







Pick up litter around the school.







Write a kind note to a friend.







Share a toy or book with someone.







Compliment someone sincerely.







Hold the door open for others.







Draw a picture for a family member.







Tell a teacher why you appreciate them.




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Discussion

Kindness Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion about the daily act of kindness and its impact on students and their community.

How did performing today's act of kindness make you feel?

Encourage students to express their emotions and reflect on the positive feelings associated with being kind.







Did you notice any changes in the people around you after your act of kindness?

Guide students to observe and discuss the reactions of others to their kindness.







What other acts of kindness can you think of that we can do as a class?

Foster creativity and collaboration by brainstorming additional kindness activities.







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