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Winter Acts of Kindness Calendar

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Lesson Plan

Winter Acts of Kindness Calendar

Promote kindness and teamwork

In this lesson, students will collaboratively create a classroom calendar featuring daily acts of kindness leading up to the winter break. This activity encourages students to think about and practice kindness, fostering a positive classroom environment. By engaging in this project, students will develop empathy, teamwork, and a sense of community, which are essential social-emotional skills.

Audience

Grades 1-5 Students

Time

10 minutes daily for 1-2 weeks

Approach

Promote kindness and teamwork

Materials

Calendar template, List of suggested acts of kindness, Markers, Scissors, Glue, and Printable Cards: Acts of Kindness Ideas

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Briefly discuss the importance of kindness and how small acts can make a big difference.
  • Explain the project: creating a classroom calendar with daily acts of kindness.

Step 2

Brainstorming Session

5 minutes

  • Have students suggest acts of kindness they can do at school or home.
  • Write down ideas on the board.

Step 3

Calendar Creation

10 minutes daily

  • Each day, select one act of kindness from the list to add to the calendar.
  • Allow students to decorate the calendar with drawings or stickers.

Step 4

Daily Reflection

5 minutes daily

  • At the end of each day, discuss how the act of kindness was implemented.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and feelings.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

  • Review the completed calendar and discuss the impact of the acts of kindness.
  • Celebrate the students' efforts and encourage them to continue practicing kindness.
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Worksheet

Acts of Kindness Ideas

These printable cards provide a variety of acts of kindness suggestions that students can choose from to include in their classroom calendar.




Help a classmate with their work







Say something nice to someone







Pick up litter around the school







Write a thank you note to a teacher







Share a toy or book with a friend







Hold the door open for someone







Compliment someone on their work







Invite someone to join your game







Draw a picture for a friend







Help clean up the classroom




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