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Winter Kindness Quest

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Lesson Plan

Winter Kindness Quest

Encourage teamwork and empathy

In this lesson, students will embark on a 'Winter Kindness Quest' where they complete small acts of kindness around the classroom or school. They will document their journeys in a collective 'kindness book,' fostering teamwork and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of positive actions and encourages a supportive classroom environment during the holiday season.

Audience

Grades 3-5 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Encourage teamwork and empathy

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Kindness Book Template, and Printable Kindness Cards

Step 1

Introduction to Kindness

5 minutes

  • Begin by discussing the concept of kindness and its importance.
  • Ask students to share examples of kind acts they have experienced or performed.
  • Explain the 'Winter Kindness Quest' activity and its goals.

Step 2

Kindness Quest Activity

15 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of 'Printable Kindness Cards' and post-it notes.
  • Instruct groups to complete as many acts of kindness as possible within the classroom or school.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork in completing the tasks.

Step 3

Documenting the Journey

5 minutes

  • After the activity, gather students and provide them with the 'Kindness Book Template.'
  • Have each group document their acts of kindness and reflections in the book.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences and feelings about the activity.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Conclude with a group discussion on how the acts of kindness made them feel.
  • Discuss the impact of their actions on others and the importance of continuing kindness beyond the classroom.
  • Collect the 'Kindness Book' for future reference and display.
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Worksheet

Kindness Book Template

A template for students to document their acts of kindness and reflections during the Winter Kindness Quest.

Describe one act of kindness your group completed.








How did performing this act of kindness make you feel?








What was the reaction of the person who received the kindness?








What did you learn from this experience?








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Worksheet

Printable Kindness Cards

Cards with ideas for acts of kindness that students can perform during the Winter Kindness Quest.




Help a classmate with their work.







Write a thank you note to a teacher.







Pick up litter around the school.







Compliment someone sincerely.







Share a book or toy with a friend.







Hold the door open for someone.







Offer to help clean up after an activity.







Say something kind to someone who looks sad.




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