This lesson plan organizes a week where students plan and perform small acts of kindness, documenting their experiences and reflections. It aims to promote empathy and strengthen the sense of community among students. By engaging in these activities, students will develop social-emotional skills, enhance their understanding of empathy, and contribute positively to their school environment.
Audience
Students in Grades Pre-K-12
Time
Varies throughout the week
Approach
Promote empathy and community
Materials
Kindness Tracker Worksheet, Reflection Worksheet, Post-it Notes, Pens, and Markers
Step 1
Introduction to Kindness Week
30 mins
Begin with a discussion on what kindness means and why it's important.
Introduce the concept of Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Explain the activities planned for the week and how students will document their acts of kindness.
Step 2
Planning Acts of Kindness
45 mins
Have students brainstorm ideas for acts of kindness they can perform.
Encourage them to think of acts that can be done at school, home, or in the community.
Use post-it notes to write down ideas and share them with the class.
Step 3
Performing Acts of Kindness
Varies throughout the week
Students perform their planned acts of kindness throughout the week.
Encourage them to document each act on their Kindness Tracker Worksheet.
Step 4
Reflection and Sharing
60 mins
At the end of the week, have students complete the Reflection Worksheet.
Organize a sharing session where students can talk about their experiences and what they learned.
Discuss how these acts of kindness impacted them and others.
Step 5
Closure and Celebration
30 mins
Celebrate the students' efforts with a small class party or recognition ceremony.
Encourage students to continue practicing kindness beyond the week.
Worksheet
Kindness Tracker Worksheet
This worksheet helps students document their acts of kindness throughout the week. It includes spaces for students to write down what they did, how it made them feel, and any reactions they observed.
Describe the act of kindness you performed.
How did performing this act make you feel?
What was the reaction of the person or people you helped?
Worksheet
Reflection Worksheet
This worksheet guides students in reflecting on their experiences during Random Acts of Kindness Week. It encourages them to think about the impact of their actions and what they learned.
What was your favorite act of kindness you performed this week?
What did you learn about yourself through these acts of kindness?
How can you continue to practice kindness in your daily life?
