Lesson Plan
Seeds of Kindness Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and understand others’ feelings by defining empathy and practicing empathetic responses in paired role-plays.
Building empathy helps 3rd graders develop social awareness and stronger relationships by understanding and responding to others’ emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Empathy Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Seeds of Kindness – Session 1
Today’s Objectives
Exploring Emotions
What Is Empathy?
Activity: Empathy Role-Play
Reflection & Cool-Down
Great Job Today!
Worksheet
Reading
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Seeds of Kindness Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will understand and practice gratitude by defining gratitude, writing entries in a gratitude journal, and creating thank-you cards to express appreciation.
Cultivating gratitude boosts students’ positive mindset, social awareness, and classroom community by helping them notice and celebrate the good around them.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Gratitude Journaling
8 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Thank-You Card
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Share
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Seeds of Kindness – Session 2
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Gratitude Circle
What Is Gratitude?
Activity: Gratitude Journaling
Activity: Making Thank-You Cards
Reflection & Share
Great Job Today!
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Seeds of Kindness Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to plan and carry out acts of kindness by brainstorming ideas, completing a kindness action plan, and creating personalized kindness cards.
Engaging in intentional acts of kindness builds empathy, social awareness, and a stronger classroom community by empowering students to make positive contributions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Kindness Sharing
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: What Is a Random Act of Kindness?
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Plan Your Kindness Act
8 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Create Kindness Cards
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Seeds of Kindness – Session 3
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Kindness Sharing
What Is a Random Act of Kindness?
Activity: Plan Your Kindness Act
Activity: Create Kindness Cards
Reflection & Next Steps
Great Job Today!
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Seeds of Kindness Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their kindness journey by sharing experiences, discussing what they learned, and collaborating to create a class Kindness Mural that celebrates empathy, gratitude, and acts of kindness.
Reflection helps students internalize social-emotional skills, recognize their growth, and strengthen classroom community through shared celebration and collaborative art.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Share Acts of Kindness
5 minutes
Step 2
Reflection Activity: Sticky Note Reflections
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Celebrate & Connect
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Create Kindness Mural
8 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Celebration
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Seeds of Kindness – Session 4
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Share Acts of Kindness
Reflection Activity: Sticky Note Reflections
Discussion: Celebrate & Connect
Activity: Create Kindness Mural
Cool-Down & Celebration
