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Kindness and Communication Fun

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Lesson Plan

Kindness and Communication Fun

Be kind and communicate needs

This lesson focuses on teaching young children the importance of kindness and effective communication. Through engaging videos and interactive activities, students will learn how small acts of kindness can have a big impact and how to respect others in school settings. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that will help students build positive relationships and express their needs appropriately.

Audience

1st Grade Boy & Kindergarten Girl

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: A Good Deed Can Grow, Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Discussion Questions, and Printable Kindness Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think kindness means.
  • Introduce the concept of kindness and communication, explaining that being kind and using words to express feelings are important skills.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Watch the video A Good Deed Can Grow.
  • Discuss how small acts of kindness can spread and make a big difference.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Step 4

Interactive Game

10 mins

  • Play a game of 'Simon Says' focusing on listening and following directions.
  • Encourage students to use kind words and take turns being 'Simon.'

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson by asking students to share one way they can be kind to a friend or teacher.
  • Hand out printable kindness cards for students to color and give to someone as a kind gesture.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Kindness

This discussion will help students reflect on the videos and understand the importance of kindness and respect.

What is one small act of kindness you can do today?

Encourage students to think about simple actions like sharing a toy or helping a friend.







Why is it important to take turns and share with others?

Discuss how sharing and taking turns can make playtime more fun and help make friends.







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Worksheet

Printable Kindness Cards

These cards can be colored and given to friends or teachers as a gesture of kindness.




You are a great friend!







Thank you for being kind!







I like playing with you!







You make me smile!




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