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Snowy Kindness Exchange

Jamie S. Hirsch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Snowy Kindness Exchange

Promote kindness through creativity

In this lesson, Pre-K students will participate in a kindness exchange by creating paper snowflakes and writing or drawing one kind act they can do for classmates. This activity not only fosters creativity but also encourages empathy and kindness among young learners. Displaying these snowflakes in the classroom serves as a visual reminder of the beauty and importance of kindness.

Audience

Pre-K Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Promote kindness through creativity

Materials

White paper, Safety scissors, Crayons or markers, Tape or string for display, and Printable Cards: Kindness Prompts

Step 1

Introduction to Kindness

3 minutes

Gather students in a circle.
Briefly discuss what kindness means and why it's important.
Ask students to share examples of kind acts they have done or received.

Step 2

Snowflake Creation

8 minutes

Provide each student with a piece of white paper and safety scissors.
Demonstrate how to fold and cut the paper to create a snowflake.
Encourage students to write or draw one kind act they can do for a classmate on their snowflake using crayons or markers.

Step 3

Display and Reflection

4 minutes

Help students tape or hang their snowflakes on a designated wall or string in the classroom.
Gather students to admire the snowflakes and discuss how each act of kindness can make a difference.
Conclude with a group cheer for kindness.

Worksheet

Kindness Prompts Cards

These cards provide prompts for students to think about different acts of kindness they can perform. They can be used to inspire ideas for the snowflake activity.

Help a friend clean up

Share a toy

Say something nice

Help someone who is sad

Include everyone in play