Friendship Chain of Kindness
Encourage kindness and community
In this lesson, students will create a paper chain where each link represents a kind act they performed or witnessed. This activity encourages students to reflect on and share positive behaviors, reinforcing an appreciation for kindness and community. It helps young learners understand the impact of their actions and fosters a supportive classroom environment.
Encourage kindness and community
Colored paper strips, Markers, Glue or tape, and Printable Kindness Cards
Step 1
Introduction to Kindness
5 minutes
- Gather students in a circle and ask them what kindness means to them.
- Share a simple story or example of a kind act.
- Explain that today they will create a 'Friendship Chain of Kindness' to celebrate kind acts.
Step 2
Creating the Kindness Chain
10 minutes
- Distribute colored paper strips and markers to each student.
- Instruct students to write or draw a kind act they did or saw on each strip.
- Assist students in connecting their strips using glue or tape to form a chain.
- Encourage students to share their kind acts as they add their links to the chain.
Step 3
Reflection and Sharing
5 minutes
- Once the chain is complete, hang it in the classroom as a visual reminder of kindness.
- Invite a few students to share their favorite kind acts from the chain.
- Conclude with a brief discussion on how they can continue to show kindness every day.
