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Winter Kindness Quest

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Jasmine Taylor

Tier 1

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 a sense of 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

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Encourage teamwork and empathy

Materials

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

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the concept of kindness and its importance.
  • Explain the 'Winter Kindness Quest' and how students will participate.

Step 2

Kindness Brainstorm

5 mins

  • Ask students to brainstorm small acts of kindness they can do in the classroom or school.
  • Write ideas on the board.

Step 3

Kindness Quest Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute 'Printable Kindness Cards' to each student.
  • Instruct students to complete at least one act of kindness and document it on their card.
  • Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups to support each other.

Step 4

Documenting Kindness

3 mins

  • Collect the completed kindness cards and compile them into a 'Kindness Book.'
  • Display the book in the classroom for everyone to see.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Reflect on the activity by discussing how it felt to perform acts of kindness.
  • Encourage students to continue practicing kindness beyond the classroom.
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Discussion

Kindness Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the importance of kindness and its impact.

Why is kindness important?

Discuss how kindness can make others feel and how it can improve the classroom environment.







How did it feel to perform an act of kindness?

Encourage students to share their feelings and any positive reactions they noticed.







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Worksheet

Kindness Book Template

A template for students to document their acts of kindness.

Describe the act of kindness you performed.








How did the person react to your kindness?








What did you learn from this experience?








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Worksheet

Printable Kindness Cards

Cards for students to write down their acts of kindness and reflections.




Act of Kindness: __________







How it made me feel: __________







What I learned: __________




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