Lesson Plan
Kindness Compass Plan
Guide an individual student through four scaffolded, 15-minute sessions to identify emotions, practice empathy, plan and carry out kind acts, and reflect on their impact.
Many students struggle to recognize and respond to others’ feelings. This targeted series builds social-emotional awareness, compassionate behaviors, and self-reflection through repetition and guided practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introducing Kindness
15 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Understanding Others’ Feelings
15 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Planning Kind Acts
15 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Reflecting & Committing
15 minutes
Worksheet
Game
