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Cultivating Kindness: Acts of Generosity

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Lesson Plan

Cultivating Kindness: Acts of Generosity

Build empathy and positive connections

This lesson guides students through activities that demonstrate simple acts of kindness and generosity, both in their classroom and community. By focusing on building empathy and establishing positive connections, students will learn the importance of kindness in everyday interactions. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging students to be mindful of others' feelings and needs.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Build empathy and positive connections

Materials

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

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what kindness means.
  • Ask students to share examples of kind acts they have experienced or witnessed.

Step 2

Group Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with post-it notes and pens.
  • Instruct them to write down simple acts of kindness they can perform in school or at home.
  • Encourage creativity and thoughtfulness.

Step 3

Class Discussion

10 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and have each group share their ideas.
  • Discuss the impact of these acts on individuals and the community.
  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the Kindness Worksheet for students to reflect on how they can incorporate kindness into their daily lives.
  • Encourage students to commit to one act of kindness for the week.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Kindness

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

What does kindness mean to you?

Encourage students to think about personal experiences and feelings associated with kindness.







How can small acts of kindness make a big difference?

Discuss the ripple effect of kindness and how it can positively influence others.







Why is it important to be kind to people we don't know well?

Explore the idea of empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.







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Worksheet

Kindness Worksheet

A reflective worksheet for students to plan and commit to acts of kindness.

List three acts of kindness you can do this week.








How do you think these acts will make others feel?








Reflect on a time someone was kind to you. How did it affect you?








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