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Kindness Counts

Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

Students will learn why making fun of others through drawings is unkind and practice choosing kindness by reading a short story, reflecting on feelings, and completing a simple quiz.

This lesson addresses negative drawing behaviors by building empathy and awareness in English learners through accessible texts and reflective activities. It fosters social-emotional skills, reduces teasing, and promotes a positive classroom environment.

Audience

4th Grade English Learners

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive reading, reflection, and quiz.

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Ask students what kindness means and times they have been kind.
  • Show an example cartoon (drawn on board) of someone being teased and ask how it makes them feel.
  • Explain today's goal: learn why teasing drawings hurt feelings and how to choose kindness.

Step 2

Reading

8 minutes

  • Distribute the Kindness Short Story.
  • Have students read silently or follow along as the teacher reads aloud.
  • Pause to explain key words: unkind, feelings, empathy.
  • Discuss story questions: How did the character feel and why?

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

  • Give each student the Kindness Reflection Worksheet.
  • Ask students to answer prompts: How would you feel if someone mocked your drawing? What can you do instead?
  • Invite students to draw one kind picture for a classmate.

Step 4

Quiz Time

5 minutes

  • Hand out the Kindness True or False Quiz.
  • Instruct students to circle True or False for each statement.
  • Collect quizzes and quickly review correct answers aloud.

Step 5

Conclusion

2 minutes

  • Summarize key points: teasing hurts, kindness helps.
  • Encourage students to practice kindness in drawings and words.
  • Praise their thoughtful work.
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Reading

A Colorful Lesson

Miguel loved to draw pictures of his classmates. He thought his cartoons were funny, so he drew a picture of Rosa with a big, floppy hat and a silly frown. When he showed it to his friends, they giggled.

Rosa saw the drawing and felt her heart sink. She loved her hat, but Miguel’s picture made it look strange. Rosa’s smile fell, and she quietly walked away.

At recess, Miguel noticed Rosa sitting alone on the bench. He remembered how it felt when someone made fun of his favorite drawing. His steps were slow as he walked over and sat down next to her.

“I’m sorry,” he said softly. “I didn’t mean to make you sad.” He showed Rosa a new drawing—a bright, colorful picture of her smiling under her favorite flag.

Rosa’s eyes lit up. “Thank you,” she said. “This is so kind.” Miguel learned that drawings can help people feel happy or hurt. He decided to use his art to spread kindness instead of teasing.

The End

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Worksheet

Kindness Reflection Worksheet

Read the Kindness Short Story and then answer the questions below.

  1. How would you feel if someone mocked your drawing? Explain in your own words.


  2. Why can teasing someone’s drawing hurt their feelings? Give two reasons.





  3. What is one kind drawing you could make for a friend? Draw and label your picture below.










  4. Think of a time you helped someone or made them smile. Describe or draw that moment.










  5. Share one promise you can make to yourself today about how you will use kindness in your art and words.


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Quiz

Kindness True or False Quiz

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