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Empathy in Action: Giving Back

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Empathy in Action: Giving Back

Practice empathy and giving back

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of empathy and the importance of giving back through a story and a hands-on activity. By engaging with the video 'A Good Deed Can Grow,' students will learn how small acts of kindness can have a big impact. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a sense of community and responsibility among young learners.

Audience

Kindergarten to Second Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: A Good Deed Can Grow, Printable Cards: Acts of Kindness, Markers, Scissors, Glue, and Large Poster Board

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they know what empathy means and discuss their ideas.
  • Explain that empathy is understanding how someone else feels and wanting to help them.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Show the video A Good Deed Can Grow.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how the characters show kindness and empathy.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Discuss the video with the class.
  • Ask questions like: What good deeds did you see? How did they make others feel?
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they can show empathy in their own lives.

Step 4

Activity: Kindness Tree

20 mins

  • Provide each student with a printable card from the 'Acts of Kindness' set.
  • Ask students to think of a kind act they can do for someone else and draw it on their card.
  • Once completed, have students cut out their cards and glue them onto a large poster board to create a 'Kindness Tree.'
  • Discuss how each act of kindness can grow and spread positivity, just like the tree.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students around the Kindness Tree and reflect on the activity.
  • Encourage students to try and complete their act of kindness during the week.
  • Remind them that even small actions can make a big difference.
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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Acts of Kindness

These cards are for students to draw and write about acts of kindness they can perform. They will be used to create a 'Kindness Tree' in the classroom.




Help a friend with their homework







Share a toy with a sibling







Say something nice to someone







Help clean up the classroom







Draw a picture for a family member







Smile at someone who looks sad




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