Acts of Kindness Snowball
Promote kindness and community impact
In this lesson, students will participate in a 'snowball' activity where they write down an act of kindness they commit to perform. They will exchange these with classmates and discuss how small actions can positively impact everyone in their community. This lesson is important as it encourages empathy, social responsibility, and the understanding that individual actions can contribute to a positive community environment.
Middle School Students (Grades 6-8)
Promote kindness and community impact
Post-it notes, Pens, Discussion Guide, and Kindness Worksheet
Step 1
Introduction to Kindness
5 minutes
- Begin by asking students what kindness means to them.
- Discuss the importance of kindness in everyday life and how it can affect others.
- Explain the 'snowball' activity and its purpose.
Step 2
Snowball Activity
15 minutes
- Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
- Instruct students to write down one act of kindness they commit to perform this week.
- Have students crumple their notes into 'snowballs' and, on your signal, toss them into the center of the room.
- Allow students to pick up a 'snowball' and read the act of kindness written on it.
Step 3
Discussion and Reflection
10 minutes
- Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the acts of kindness.
- Encourage students to share how they felt reading someone else's commitment.
- Discuss how these small actions can collectively impact the community.
- Summarize the key points discussed.
- Encourage students to follow through with their acts of kindness.
- Remind them of the positive impact they can have on their community.
