Kindness Around the Holidays

Benjamin Taylor

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Kindness Around the Holidays

Teach students about kindness/caring

This lesson aims to teach kindergarten students about the importance of kindness and caring, especially around the holiday season. Through a combination of video storytelling, interactive activities, and a worksheet, students will learn how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop empathy and social skills, fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

Kindergarten class

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Story: A Good Deed Can Grow, Kindness Activity Worksheet, and Craft materials (colored paper, markers, glue)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about the holidays and what they mean to the students.
Ask students if they know what kindness means and why it might be important during the holidays.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video Story: A Good Deed Can Grow.
After watching, ask students to share what they learned from the story.

Step 3

Kindness Activity

20 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with craft materials.
Instruct them to create a 'Kindness Tree' where each leaf represents an act of kindness they can do for someone else.
Encourage students to discuss and collaborate on ideas for their kindness leaves.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the Kindness Activity Worksheet.
Have students draw or write one act of kindness they plan to do during the holidays.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Gather students back together and ask a few to share their kindness ideas.
Reinforce the importance of kindness and how it can make others feel happy and appreciated.

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Worksheet

Kindness Activity Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on acts of kindness they can perform during the holidays. Students will draw or write about one act of kindness they plan to do.

Draw or write about one act of kindness you will do during the holidays.

Think about how you can help a friend, family member, or neighbor.