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Kindness and Values in Action

Lesson Plan

Kindness and Values in Action

Identify school and personal values

A comprehensive lesson series designed to help students identify their school and personal values and explore how kindness can be used for service learning. The lessons will incorporate active, game-based, and collaborative learning to engage students in meaningful reflections and actions.

Audience

11-year-old students

Time

5 lessons of 40 min each

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Worksheets, Discussion prompts, Video: 'Daily Habits That Can Make A Better Person', Quiz materials, and Printable cards

Step 1

Introduction to Values

40 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what values are.
  • Distribute post-it notes and markers to each student.
  • Ask students to write down 3 values they think are important in their life.
  • Share and categorize values on the board.
  • Introduce school values: honesty, integrity, open-mindedness, consistency, and collaboration.
  • Watch the video Daily Habits That Can Make A Better Person
  • Discuss the video's content and ask students to relate it to their values.

Step 2

Exploring Personal Values

40 mins

  • Group activity: Students form small groups.
  • Each group lists actions that demonstrate their chosen values.
  • Worksheet activity: Groups complete a worksheet on personal values and examples of actions.
  • Group presentations: Share their findings and worksheets.

Step 3

Understanding Service Learning

40 mins

  • Definition and examples of service learning.
  • Discussion: How can kindness be a form of service?
  • Brainstorming session: Students suggest community service activities that align with their values.
  • Worksheet: Develop a plan for a service project.

Step 4

Planning a Kindness Project

40 mins

  • Students formulate detailed plans for their service projects.
  • Milestone setting: Break down the project into stages.
  • Preparation for action: Assign roles and responsibilities.

Step 5

Reflection and Presentation

40 mins

  • Execution of the service projects: Report back with observations and experiences.
  • Reflection worksheets: Reflect on what they learned about kindness and values.
  • Quiz to assess understanding of values and kindness.
  • Presentations: Sharing their projects and reflections with the class.
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Discussion

Discussion on Values

A guided discussion to help students understand and internalize school and personal values.

What are values?

Explore the definition of values and examples from students.







Why are values important in our lives?

Discuss the impact of values on decision-making and behavior.







Can you think of a time when you acted according to your values?

Encourage storytelling and sharing of personal experiences.







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Worksheet

Exploring Personal Values

This worksheet will help students identify their personal values and provide examples of actions that demonstrate these values.

List 3 personal values that are important to you.








Provide one example of an action that demonstrates each value.








Why are these values important to you?








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Worksheet

Service Learning Plan

This worksheet guides students in developing a detailed plan for their service learning project.

What community service activity will you undertake?








How does this activity align with your values?








List the steps needed to complete the project.








What roles and responsibilities will each group member have?








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Worksheet

Reflection

This worksheet allows students to reflect on their experiences during the service project and what they learned about kindness and values.

What were the key observations and experiences from your service project?








How did the project help you understand the importance of kindness?








What did you learn about your values through this project?








How can you apply what you learned in your daily life?








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Quiz

Values and Kindness Quiz

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