Lesson Plan

Kindness Detectives

Students will learn to recognize and talk about feelings in themselves and others by exploring empathy stories, role-playing caring scenarios, and independently creating and sharing a decorated heart illustrating an act of kindness.

Building empathy and compassion fosters social-emotional growth, strengthens peer relationships, and creates a supportive classroom community by teaching children to notice and respond to others’ feelings.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Direct Instruction

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Role-Play Practice

4 minutes

Step 3

Independent Heart-Sharing Activity

5 minutes

Step 4

Closing and Reflection

3 minutes

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Kindness Detectives

Introduction to Empathy

Empathy Story Card

Guided Role-Play Practice

Heart-Sharing Activity

Closing and Reflection

Our Kindness Detective Motto

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Kindness Detectives

Deidra Winn

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