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Kindness Quest

Lesson Plan

Kindness Quest

Kindness towards peers

This lesson engages 5th-grade students in understanding and practicing kindness towards their peers through a combination of video, discussion, and interactive activities. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, students will learn the importance of empathy and respect, which are crucial for building positive relationships and a harmonious school community.

Audience

5th grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Worksheet: Kindness Reflection, Discussion Questions, and Materials for Activity (e.g., paper, markers)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what kindness means.
  • Introduce the video Respecting Each Other in School and explain that it will show examples of kindness in school settings.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the video to their own experiences.

Step 4

Kindness Activity

10 mins

  • Organize students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with paper and markers.
  • Instruct them to create a 'Kindness Poster' that illustrates ways to show kindness to peers.
  • Encourage creativity and collaboration.

Step 5

Reflection and Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the 'Kindness Reflection' worksheet.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on how they can show kindness in their daily lives.
  • Conclude with a few students sharing their reflections.
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Discussion

Kindness Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the video and relate it to their own experiences.

What are some examples of kindness you saw in the video?

Encourage students to think about specific actions and words used by the characters.







How did the characters' actions affect their friendships?

Discuss the positive outcomes of kind actions and how they strengthen relationships.







Can you think of a time when someone showed you kindness at school?

Allow students to share personal stories and emphasize the impact of kindness.







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Worksheet

Kindness Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on how they can practice kindness in their daily lives.

Write about a time you showed kindness to a friend. What did you do?








List three ways you can show kindness to your classmates this week.








Why is it important to be kind to others?








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