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Holiday Kindness Quilt

Lesson Plan

Holiday Kindness Quilt

Foster community awareness

In this lesson, students will create a quilt square by drawing or writing about an act of kindness they plan to perform during the holiday season. This activity fosters community awareness and inspires them to make a positive impact. It helps students understand the importance of kindness and how small actions can contribute to a larger community effort.

Audience

Grade 1 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Foster community awareness

Materials

Crayons, Markers, Paper squares, Tape or glue, and Kindness Quilt Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Welcome students and explain the concept of a 'Kindness Quilt.'
  • Discuss how each square represents an act of kindness they will perform during the holiday season.

Step 2

Discussion on Kindness

5 minutes

  • Engage students in a discussion about what kindness means.
  • Ask students to share examples of kind acts they have done or witnessed.

Step 3

Create Quilt Squares

15 minutes

  • Distribute paper squares and art supplies to each student.
  • Instruct students to draw or write about an act of kindness they plan to do.
  • Encourage creativity and thoughtfulness in their designs.

Step 4

Assemble the Quilt

3 minutes

  • Collect all the squares and assemble them into a quilt on a bulletin board or wall.
  • Explain how each square contributes to the overall 'Kindness Quilt.'

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

2 minutes

  • Reflect on the importance of kindness and how their actions can make a difference.
  • Encourage students to follow through with their planned acts of kindness.
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Worksheet

Kindness Quilt Worksheet

This worksheet helps students plan their act of kindness by providing prompts and space to draw or write their ideas.

What act of kindness will you perform during the holiday season?

Think about something nice you can do for someone else.







Why is this act of kindness important?

Consider how it will make the other person feel.







Draw a picture of your act of kindness.

Use crayons or markers to illustrate your idea.







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