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Kind Words Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Kind Words Adventure

Using kind words

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the importance of using kind words through engaging activities and a video. By participating in role-playing scenarios and watching a story about kindness, students will learn how their words can positively impact others. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

Kindergarten students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Experiential Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Printable Cards: Kind Words Scenarios, Video: Story: A Good Deed Can Grow, and Reading: Kind Words and Actions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle on the carpet.
  • Briefly discuss what it means to be kind and why it's important.
  • Introduce the concept of using kind words and how they can make others feel happy.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video with the students.
  • Ask questions like: "What kind words did you hear?" and "How did the characters feel when they heard kind words?"
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

  • Use the "Kind Words Scenarios" printable cards.
  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a scenario card.
  • Have students role-play the scenario, focusing on using kind words.
  • Rotate scenarios so each group gets a chance to practice different situations.

Step 5

Reading and Reflection

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Kind Words and Actions" reading handout.
  • Read the sentences together as a class.
  • Ask students to draw a picture of themselves using kind words in their daily life.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Ask a few students to share their drawings and how they plan to use kind words.
  • Reinforce the importance of kindness and how it makes our classroom a happy place.
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Worksheet

Kind Words Scenarios

These printable cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on using kind words in different situations.




A friend falls down and you help them up.







Someone shares their toy with you.







You want to join a game that others are playing.







A classmate is feeling sad.







You accidentally bump into someone.




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Reading

Kind Words and Actions

This reading handout includes simple sentences and images to help students understand and practice using kind words.

Kind Words and Actions

  • "Please" and "Thank you" are magic words.
  • Saying "I'm sorry" can make someone feel better.
  • "Can I help you?" shows you care.
  • "Great job!" makes others feel proud.

Kind Words

Draw a picture of you using kind words!

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