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Kindness Counts!

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Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts!

Kindness

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of kindness through engaging activities and discussions. By using a combination of game-based learning, collaborative activities, and experiential learning, students will understand the importance of being kind to others. This lesson is crucial as it helps young learners develop empathy and social skills, which are foundational for positive interactions and relationships.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Video: Story: A Good Deed Can Grow, Printable Kindness Cards, Discussion Questions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they know what kindness means.
  • Show the video Story: A Good Deed Can Grow to illustrate how small acts of kindness can have a big impact.

Step 2

Kindness Circle Game

10 mins

  • Have students sit in a circle.
  • Introduce the 'Kindness Ball' and explain that each student will say something kind about the person next to them before passing the ball.
  • Encourage students to think of specific compliments or kind words.
  • Continue until the ball has gone around the circle.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video and the kindness game.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about kindness.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Hand out the exit ticket to each student.
  • Ask them to draw or write one act of kindness they will do today.
  • Collect the exit tickets to assess understanding and commitment to kindness.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the importance of kindness and how it makes everyone feel good.
  • Encourage students to practice kindness every day.
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Discussion

Kindness Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on the concept of kindness and its impact on themselves and others.

What is kindness?

Guide students to think about actions that show care and consideration for others.







How did it feel to be kind to someone?

Encourage students to express their emotions and experiences during the kindness game.







Why is it important to be kind?

Discuss the positive effects of kindness on friendships and the classroom environment.







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Quiz

Kindness Exit Ticket

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Worksheet

Printable Kindness Cards

These cards contain simple acts of kindness that students can perform during the lesson. They are designed for one-sided printing.




Share a toy with a friend







Help a classmate with their work







Say something nice to someone







Pick up trash in the classroom







Hold the door open for someone







Draw a picture for a friend







Give a compliment







Help clean up after an activity







Smile at someone who looks sad







Say thank you to the teacher




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