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Kindness Grows

Lesson Plan

Kindness Grows

Spreading Kindness

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of kindness and how small acts can have a big impact. Through a combination of video, reading, discussion, and a fun activity, students will learn how to spread kindness in their daily lives. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop empathy and social skills, fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Restorative Practices, Experiential Learning

Materials

Video: Story: A Good Deed Can Grow, Printable Cards: Kindness Cards, Discussion Questions, Reading: Kindness Story, and Activity Materials: Colored paper, crayons, scissors

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about what kindness means.
  • Ask students to share examples of kind acts they have experienced or performed.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Reading and Discussion

10 mins

  • Read a short story about kindness (provided in the reading attachment).
  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the story and its themes.

Step 4

Kindness Activity

8 mins

  • Distribute colored paper, crayons, and scissors.
  • Instruct students to create "Kindness Cards" using the printable cards as templates.
  • Encourage students to think of a kind message or drawing to include on their cards.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and invite them to share their Kindness Cards.
  • Encourage students to give their cards to someone in the class or at home to spread kindness.
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Discussion

Kindness Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the concept of kindness and how they can practice it in their daily lives.

What is kindness?

Encourage students to think about actions and words that show kindness.







Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you?

Help students recall specific instances and how it made them feel.







How can we show kindness to others at school?

Discuss simple actions like sharing, helping, and using kind words.







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Reading

Kindness Story

A short story that illustrates the impact of kindness and encourages children to perform kind acts.

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help others. One day, she saw an old man struggling to carry his groceries. She offered to help him, and he was so grateful that he shared his delicious apples with her. Lily realized that her small act of kindness made both of them happy. From that day on, she decided to do one kind thing every day.

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Worksheet

Kindness Cards

Printable cards for students to create and share messages of kindness.




You are special!







Thank you for being a great friend!







You make me smile!







Keep being awesome!







Your kindness is contagious!




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