Kindness Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: ___________

1. Think Back

Think back over this school year and remember the kindest thing that happened to you or someone else.

2. Draw Your Kind Moment

Draw a picture of that kind moment in the box below.

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3. Write About It

Answer the questions below in complete sentences.

A. Who was involved in this kind moment?

B. What happened? Describe the kind action.

C. How did it make you or someone else feel?

D. Why do you think this moment was important?

When you finish, get ready to create a thank-you card for an adult who helped you this year!

Gratitude Card Creation Activity

Time: 10 minutes
Description: Students create personalized thank-you cards for adults who have supported them this year.

Materials

• Gratitude Card Template
• Markers
• Crayons
• Stickers or decorative items (optional)

Steps

1. Select an Adult

• Ask yourself: Who at our school has helped me or shown me kindness this year?
• Examples: teacher, aide, custodian, bus driver, lunch staff, coach.

2. Write Your Thank-You Message

On your card template, write a short note that includes:

• The person’s name
• Why you’re grateful (be specific about what they did)
• A warm closing and your name

3. Decorate Your Card

• Use markers, crayons, and stickers to add color and personality.
• Draw pictures or patterns that make your card special.

4. Share and Deliver

• (Optional) Volunteer to read your message aloud and show your decorated card to the class.
• When we finish, deliver your card to the adult you chose or place it on our “Kindness Spotlight” chart.

Teacher Note: Encourage students to speak clearly and to think about how their words will make the recipient feel appreciated.

This activity helps students practice gratitude, strengthens relationships, and keeps the kindness momentum going!

Kindness Cards Display

Objective: Create a vibrant display of student-made gratitude cards to celebrate kindness and empower students to recognize acts of support in their school community.

Why: Displaying thank-you cards publicly honors student voices, reinforces a culture of gratitude, and reminds everyone of the caring community within the school.

Audience: 3rd Grade Students
Time: 15 minutes

Materials

• Completed thank-you cards (from Gratitude Card Template)
• Large piece of chart paper or bulletin board space
• String or yarn
• Clothespins or tape
• Markers or decorative letters for the title
• Border trim or construction paper (optional)

Prep (5 minutes)

• Choose a prominent location in the classroom or hallway for the display.
• Secure string or yarn horizontally across the board or wall at child-height.
• Gather clothespins, tape, markers, decorative letters, and trim.
• Create a bold display heading (e.g., “Kindness Spotlight”) using markers or pre-cut letters.

Instructions

1. Introduce the Display (2 minutes)

• Remind students of the kind moments they recorded on their Kindness Reflection Worksheet and the cards they made.
• Explain that today they’ll showcase those thank-you cards to celebrate kindness together.

2. Organize Cards (3 minutes)

• Invite students to place their cards on a nearby desk or table.
• Ask volunteers to help sort cards by the adult role (e.g., teachers, aides, custodians) or alphabetically by recipient name.

3. Hang the Cards (5 minutes)

• Using clothespins or tape, attach each card to the string or directly on the bulletin board under the display heading.
• Encourage careful spacing so each card is visible and easy to read.

4. Decorate & Label (2 minutes)

• Add optional border trim or student-drawn decorations around the display.
• Write labels or captions (e.g., “Thank You, Ms. Garcia!”) beneath special cards if desired.

5. Gallery Walk & Reflection (3 minutes)

• Invite students to walk by the display quietly and read a few cards.
• Prompt them to notice patterns: Which acts of kindness appear most often? How does it feel to see these messages?

Teacher Tip: Leave the display up for at least one week so adults and other classes can visit. Periodically invite students to add new cards as they experience and recognize more acts of kindness.

This mini-project turns individual gratitude into a shared celebration, spreading kindness throughout the school!

Gratitude Card Template

Use this template to create a special thank-you card for an adult at our school who has supported you this year.

Front of Card

Draw a picture or decorate with colors and stickers to make your card unique!

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Write a title or greeting on the front (e.g., “Thank You!” or “You’re the Best!”):

Inside of Card

To: ____________________________________________________

Dear (Name),

I want to say thank you for ________________________________________________________.

Because of you, I felt _______________________________________________________________.

I appreciate you so much because ____________________________________________________.

Sincerely,

Date: ___________

Feel free to add a small drawing, sticker, or decoration below as a special touch!

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