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The Kindness Quest

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Lesson Plan

The Kindness Quest

Learn about kindness

In this lesson, students will embark on a journey through a story where they help characters make kind choices. This interactive activity will teach them how positive actions create a more enjoyable environment for everyone. The lesson is important as it helps young students develop empathy and understand the impact of kindness in their daily interactions.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn about kindness

Materials

Story Cards, Discussion Guide, and Printable Kindness Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of kindness.
  • Explain that they will go on a 'Kindness Quest' to help story characters make kind choices.

Step 2

Story Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute story cards to students.
  • Read the story aloud, pausing at key moments to ask students what kind choices the characters could make.
  • Encourage students to discuss their ideas with a partner before sharing with the group.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about how kindness can change the environment.
  • Ask students to share examples of kind actions they can do at school or home.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Hand out printable kindness cards to each student.
  • Encourage them to use these cards to remind themselves to make kind choices.
  • Conclude with a group cheer for kindness.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide: Kindness Quest

A guide to facilitate a discussion on kindness and its impact.

What is kindness?

Kindness is doing something nice for someone else without expecting anything in return.







How can kindness change the environment?

Kindness can make people feel happy and safe, creating a positive atmosphere.







Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you?

Encourage students to share personal stories and how it made them feel.







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Worksheet

Printable Kindness Cards

Cards for students to keep as reminders to make kind choices.




Be kind to others.







Share with your friends.







Help someone in need.







Say please and thank you.







Listen when others are speaking.




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