Snowy Kindness Exchange

Jamie S. Hirsch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Snowy Kindness Exchange

Promote kindness through creativity

In this lesson, Pre-K students will engage in a kindness exchange by creating paper snowflakes and illustrating or writing one kind act they can do for their classmates. This activity not only fosters creativity but also encourages empathy and social interaction among young learners. Displaying the 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 Snowflake Kindness Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Kindness

3 minutes

Gather students in a circle and discuss what kindness means.
Ask students to share examples of kind acts they have experienced or done.
Explain that today they will create snowflakes to show how they can be kind to each other.

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.
Instruct students to draw or write one kind act they can do for a classmate on their snowflake using crayons or markers.
Assist students as needed with cutting and writing.

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 around the display and ask them to share their kind acts.
Conclude by emphasizing how these acts of kindness can make the classroom a happier place.

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Worksheet

Snowflake Kindness Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in creating their snowflakes and reflecting on acts of kindness.

Draw or write one kind act you can do for a classmate on your snowflake.

Think about how you can help or make someone smile.