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Art of Kindness

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Lesson Plan

Art of Kindness

Create art depicting kindness

In this lesson, 6th-grade students will explore the concept of kindness through art. They will create art pieces that depict acts of kindness, which will be displayed in a school gallery. This lesson is important as it combines creativity with social-emotional learning, helping students understand and express kindness in a tangible way while considering its broader societal impact.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

90 mins

Approach

Create art depicting kindness

Materials

Art supplies (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.), Discussion questions, Research materials on kindness, and Video: Story: A Good Deed Can Grow

Step 1

Introduction to Kindness

20 mins

  • Begin with a discussion on what kindness means and its impact on society.
  • Share the Bible verses Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:12, discussing their broader implications.
  • Show the video Story: A Good Deed Can Grow to illustrate how small acts of kindness can have a big impact.
  • Introduce the concept of creating art to express these acts of kindness.

Step 2

Art Creation

40 mins

  • Provide students with art supplies.
  • Instruct them to create an art piece that depicts an act of kindness, using more complex techniques.
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression.
  • Walk around to offer guidance and support as needed.

Step 3

Group Project or Research

20 mins

  • Divide students into groups to research the impact of kindness in different cultures or historical contexts.
  • Have each group present their findings to the class.

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 mins

  • Conduct a class discussion using prepared questions.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how creating and viewing art about kindness made them feel.
  • Discuss how they can incorporate more kindness into their daily lives and its potential impact on society.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Kindness

A set of questions to guide a discussion on kindness and its impact.

What does kindness mean to you?

Encourage students to think about personal experiences and the broader impact of kindness.







How did creating art about kindness make you feel?

Discuss the emotional impact of expressing kindness through art.







How can kindness impact society as a whole?

Explore the potential societal benefits of widespread kindness.







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Worksheet

Kindness Art Planning Worksheet

A worksheet to help students plan their art piece depicting an act of kindness.

Describe the act of kindness you want to depict in your art.








What materials and techniques will you use to create your art piece?








How does this act of kindness make you feel, and what impact do you think it has on others?








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