Lesson Plan
One Big Family Lesson Plan
Students will view their class as one big family by discussing respect and love, creating a heart craft expressing kindness, and posting positive notes, fostering unity and cooperation.
A strong classroom community helps 2nd graders feel safe, valued, and connected—encouraging kindness, reducing conflicts, and boosting engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Family Discussion
3 minutes
Step 3
Heart Craft Activity
6 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Sticky Note Wall
4 minutes
Slide Deck
One Big Family
Warm-Up: What Makes a Family?
Family Discussion
Heart Craft Activity
Reflection & Sticky Note Wall
Activity
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
