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Holiday Kindness Challenge

Lesson Plan

Holiday Kindness Challenge

Foster empathy and contribution

This lesson encourages students to engage in random acts of kindness within their school and community. It aims to foster a sense of contribution and empathy, enhancing their social-emotional development during the holiday season. By participating in this challenge, students will learn the importance of kindness and how small actions can have a big impact.

Audience

Grades 8-12

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Foster empathy and contribution

Materials

Discussion Guide, and Printable Kindness Cards

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the concept of random acts of kindness.
  • Explain how small actions can positively impact others and the community.

Step 2

Discussion

5 minutes

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about kindness.
  • Encourage students to share past experiences of giving or receiving kindness.

Step 3

Kindness Challenge Activity

5 minutes

  • Distribute Printable Kindness Cards to each student.
  • Ask students to write down one act of kindness they will commit to doing this week.
  • Encourage them to think about acts that can be done within the school or community.

Step 4

Closure

3 minutes

  • Invite a few students to share their planned acts of kindness.
  • Remind students of the positive impact their actions can have.
  • Encourage them to follow through with their commitments and reflect on the experience.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on the importance of kindness and its impact.

What is a random act of kindness you have experienced or witnessed?

Encourage students to think about both small and large acts of kindness and how they felt during those moments.







Why do you think kindness is important, especially during the holiday season?

Discuss the emotional and social benefits of kindness, and how it can strengthen community bonds.







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Worksheet

Printable Kindness Cards

Cards for students to write down their planned acts of kindness. These can be printed one-sided.




I will help a classmate with their homework.







I will write a thank you note to a teacher.







I will pick up litter in the schoolyard.







I will compliment someone sincerely.







I will donate to a local food bank.




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