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Empathy and Kindness Adventure

Lesson Plan

Empathy and Kindness Adventure

Foster empathy and kindness

This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to the concepts of empathy and kindness through interactive storytelling and activities. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to understand and appreciate the feelings of others, fostering a supportive and caring classroom environment. This lesson is crucial in developing social-emotional skills that will benefit students throughout their lives.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Foster empathy and kindness

Materials

Storybook: 'The Kindness Quilt' by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, Printable Cards: Empathy Scenarios, and Discussion Questions: Empathy and Kindness

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about what empathy and kindness mean.
  • Ask students if they can share a time when someone was kind to them.

Step 2

Storytime

10 mins

  • Read 'The Kindness Quilt' by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace to the class.
  • Pause at key moments to ask students how the characters might be feeling.

Step 3

Interactive Activity

10 mins

  • Use the 'Empathy Scenarios' printable cards.
  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a scenario card.
  • Have students act out the scenario and discuss how they would feel and what they could do to show kindness.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students back together and discuss what they learned about empathy and kindness.
  • Encourage students to share one act of kindness they will do today.
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Discussion

Empathy and Kindness Discussion

A guided discussion to help students explore the concepts of empathy and kindness.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about understanding others' feelings.







Can you think of a time when you were kind to someone?

Guide students to share personal experiences and feelings.







How can we show kindness in our classroom?

Discuss practical ways to be kind to classmates.







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Worksheet

Empathy Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to act out and discuss empathy and kindness.




A friend falls on the playground and is crying.







Someone is sitting alone at lunch.







A classmate is having trouble with their homework.







A new student joins the class and looks nervous.




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