Kindness Quest

Annmarie Ridings

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Kindness Quest

Spread kindness in school/community

In this lesson, students will embark on a 'Kindness Quest' to brainstorm and implement acts of kindness within their school and community. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of their actions on others, fostering empathy and a sense of community. By engaging in acts of kindness, students will develop social-emotional skills and learn the value of positive interactions.

Audience

3rd to 5th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Spread kindness in school/community

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Kindness Brainstorming Worksheet, and Kindness Reflection Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction to Kindness

5 mins

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

Step 2

Brainstorming Kind Acts

15 mins

Distribute the 'Kindness Brainstorming Worksheet'.
Instruct students to brainstorm and write down different acts of kindness they can perform in school or the community.
Encourage creativity and thinking about how these acts can positively impact others.

Step 3

Planning Kindness Acts

10 mins

Have students select one act of kindness from their worksheet to implement.
Ask them to plan how they will carry out this act, including any materials they might need and who will be involved.

Step 4

Sharing Plans

10 mins

Invite students to share their kindness plans with the class.
Encourage feedback and suggestions from peers to enhance their plans.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Use the 'Kindness Reflection Discussion Guide' to facilitate a discussion on how they feel about their plans and the potential impact.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can continue to spread kindness beyond this lesson.

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Worksheet

Kindness Brainstorming Worksheet

This worksheet will guide students in brainstorming various acts of kindness they can perform in their school or community.

List three acts of kindness you can do at school.

List two acts of kindness you can do in your community.

Choose one act of kindness and describe how you will implement it.

Discussion

Kindness Reflection Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on the impact of kindness and students' feelings about their plans.

How do you think your act of kindness will impact others?

Encourage students to think about the emotional and practical effects of their actions.

What challenges might you face in carrying out your act of kindness?

Discuss potential obstacles and how they might overcome them.

How can you continue to spread kindness in your daily life?

Encourage students to think about ongoing opportunities for kindness.