Lesson Plan
Ripple of Kindness
Students will explore the meaning and impact of kindness, reflect on personal experiences, and commit to real-life acts of kindness to foster a positive classroom community.
Kindness builds empathy, strengthens relationships, and creates a supportive environment. This lesson equips students with practical strategies to spread positivity beyond the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Kindness Brainstorm & Pledge
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Commit & Share
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Kindness Quotes for Reflection
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”
“One kind word can warm three winter months.”
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
Reflect & Discuss
Worksheet
