Lesson Plan
Kindness Blossoms Lesson Plan
Students will learn what kindness means through a story and discussion, then create a simple friendship flower craft labeling kind actions to practice empathy and caring.
Building kindness awareness nurtures social-emotional skills, supports a positive classroom climate, and empowers children to recognize and perform caring actions.
Audience
Kindergarten
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Read, discuss, and craft kindness flowers.
Materials
Kindness Story Script, Friendship Flower Template, Construction Paper, Glue Sticks, Child-Safe Scissors, Markers, and Chart Paper
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
- Print Kindness Story Script and Friendship Flower Template.
- Gather construction paper, glue sticks, child-safe scissors, markers, and chart paper.
- Arrange seating in a circle with space for crafts.
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
- Welcome students and gather in a circle.
- Ask: “What does it mean to be kind?”
- Record responses on chart paper.
- Explain today we’ll read a story about kindness.
Step 2
Story Time
8 minutes
- Show the Kindness Story Script.
- Read aloud slowly, pausing to ask: “What might happen next?”
- Highlight examples of kind actions by characters.
- Ask: “How did kindness help in the story?”
Step 3
Friendship Flower Activity
12 minutes
- Show a sample friendship flower made from the Friendship Flower Template.
- Distribute templates, construction paper petals, glue, scissors, and markers.
- Instruct students to write or draw one kind action per petal.
- Assist with cutting and gluing petals around the flower center.
- Circulate to encourage and praise efforts.
Step 4
Share & Reflect
5 minutes
- Invite a few students to share their flower and describe one kind action.
- Hang flowers on the classroom kindness tree or board.
- Reinforce that small acts of kindness help everyone feel happy.
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Script
Kindness Story Script
Teacher (holds up an illustration of a friendly frog):
"Hello, everyone! Today I have a story about Freddie the Frog and a very special adventure he goes on. Are you ready to join Freddie?"
(Show picture of Freddie the Frog.)
Teacher:
"Once upon a time in a bright green pond lived Freddie the Frog. Freddie loved to hop and play, and he always wore a big, friendly smile."
Teacher (pause and ask):
"What do you notice about Freddie? How do you think he feels today?"
Teacher:
"One sunny morning, Freddie found his friend, Bella the Butterfly, looking sad under a leaf. Bella said, ‘I lost my favorite shiny pebble! I can’t find it anywhere.’
Freddie thought for a moment. Then he said, ‘Don’t worry, Bella! I’ll help you look!’
They searched under lily pads, behind reeds, and even in the tall grass."
Teacher (pause and ask):
"What do you think Freddie and Bella will find next?"
Teacher:
"Just then, Sammy the Snail slid by carrying a shiny pebble on his back. Freddie called, ‘Sammy, is that Bella’s pebble?’
Sammy smiled and said, ‘Yes, I found it by the pond. I’m happy to give it back!’
Bella fluttered with joy and said, ‘Thank you, Freddie and Sammy!’
Freddie felt warm inside because he helped his friend."
Teacher (pause and ask):
"How do you think Bella felt when she got her pebble back? How did Freddie show kindness?"
Teacher:
"Later that day, Freddie was hopping home when he heard crying near the big oak tree. It was Daisy the Duckling. She had bumped her wing and felt scared.
Freddie gently said, ‘It’s okay, Daisy. Let me sit with you and help you feel better.’
He sang a soft frog song while Daisy rested. After a while, Daisy smiled and said, ‘Thank you, Freddie. You are a good friend.’
Freddie realized that being kind can be as simple as listening or sharing a song.
And from that day on, Freddie, Bella, Sammy, and Daisy all remembered how one small act of kindness can make the whole day brighter."
Teacher (final discussion):
"What were two kind things Freddie did in our story?"
"Why do you think kindness is important?"
Teacher:
"Great ideas, friends! Today we’ll make our own friendship flowers to show how we can share kindness, just like Freddie did."
Activity
Friendship Flower Template
Use this template to create your Friendship Flower. Each petal will show a kind action you can do for someone.
Materials Needed:
- This template (printed)
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
Instructions for Students:
- Color the flower center and petals.
- Carefully cut out the center circle and each petal.
- On each petal, draw or write one kind action (for example: “help a friend,” “share a toy,” “say thank you”).
- Arrange the petals around the center so they form a flower shape.
- Glue each petal around the center circle.
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|Kind-|
| ness|
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(Flower center)
Petals:
__ __ __
/ \ / \ / \
_/ _/ __/
__ __ __
/ \ / \ / \
_/ _/ __/
(6 petals total – each blank for drawing/writing)
Once your flower is complete, share one of your kind actions with the class!
Worksheet
Kindness Reflection Worksheet
Name: ______________________ Date: ________________
Think about our story about Freddie the Frog and your Friendship Flower. Answer the questions below in complete sentences or pictures.
1. Name two kind things Freddie did in the story.
2. Why do you think kindness is important?
3. Draw a picture of you doing something kind for a friend.
4. Look at your flower from Friendship Flower Template. Choose one kind action you wrote on a petal. Write how you can do this kind action tomorrow.
5. Write a kind message or compliment you can give to someone in our class.
Warm Up
Kindness Circle Chat
Time: 5 minutes
Purpose: Activate prior knowledge of kindness and set a positive tone for the lesson.
Materials:
- Chart paper or whiteboard
- Marker
Instructions:
- Invite students to sit in a circle on the rug.
- Tell them: “Today we’re going to talk about kindness. First, let’s share what we already know!”
- Ask: “What does it mean to be kind?”
- Call on volunteers to share one word or short phrase.
- Record each response on chart paper.
- Next, ask: “Can you tell me about a time someone was kind to you, or you were kind to someone else?”
- Encourage 2–3 students to share briefly.
- Summarize: “Kindness means helping, sharing, or saying nice things to make others feel happy. Today we’ll learn more about kindness by reading a story and making our own friendship flowers!”
Transition: Point to the chart with their ideas and say, “Let’s see how our story shows kindness, just like you described!”
Slide Deck
Kindness Blossoms
Exploring kindness through story, discussion, and friendship flowers!
Welcome the class and introduce the lesson. Explain that today we’ll learn about kindness through a fun story and an art activity.
What Is Kindness?
• What does it mean to be kind?
• Can you share a time someone was kind to you, or you were kind to a friend?
Use the Kindness Circle Chat to guide this discussion. Record children’s responses on chart paper.
Story Time: Meet Freddie the Frog
Once upon a time, Freddie the Frog helped Bella the Butterfly find her lost shiny pebble. What might happen next?
Show an illustration of Freddie the Frog. Read the first half of the story from the Kindness Story Script, pausing at prompts.
Story Highlights
• Freddie comforts Daisy when she’s sad.
• Simple acts (helping, listening) can make big smiles.
Discussion: How did Bella and Daisy feel? How did Freddie show kindness?
Continue reading the rest of the story. After Daisy the Duckling scene, pause for discussion.
Friendship Flower Activity
- Color and cut out the flower center and petals.
- On each petal, draw or write one kind action you can do.
- Glue the petals around the center to form a flower.
Show a finished sample. Hand out the Friendship Flower Template and supplies.
Share & Reflect
• Show your friendship flower.
• Tell us one kind action you drew.
• How will you use this kindness tomorrow?
Invite 3–4 students to share. Praise each contribution and hang flowers on a bulletin board or ‘Kindness Tree.’
Kindness Keeps Growing!
Great job today! Remember: even small kind actions help everyone feel happy. Let’s keep our kindness blossoms blooming!
Congratulate the class on their kindness work. Encourage them to keep practicing small acts every day.
Cool Down
Kindness Pledge
Time: 5 minutes
Purpose: Reflect on one kind action to practice tomorrow and make a promise to share kindness.
Instructions:
- Think about a kind action you can do for someone tomorrow.
- Draw or write your pledge in the space below.
- Share your pledge with a friend or the class.
- Place your pledge on our Kindness Pledge Wall to remind everyone of our promises.
My Kindness Pledge
Tomorrow, I will ___________________________________________________________
Name: ______________________________