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Words Matter

Lesson Plan

Words Matter

Impact of words

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of how words can impact feelings. Through a story, discussion, and activity, students will learn to recognize the power of words and practice using positive language. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop empathy and communication skills, fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

30 mins

Approach

Materials

Storybook about kindness, Discussion questions, and Printable cards with positive words

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Introduce the topic by asking if anyone has ever felt happy or sad because of something someone said.
  • Explain that today, we'll learn about how words can make people feel.

Step 2

Storytime

10 mins

  • Read a storybook about kindness and the impact of words (e.g., "Words Are Not for Hurting" by Elizabeth Verdick).
  • Pause occasionally to ask questions about how the characters might feel.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the story.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on how words can make people feel.

Step 4

Activity

7 mins

  • Hand out printable cards with positive words (e.g., "kind," "helpful," "friendly").
  • Ask students to pick a card and say something nice to a classmate using the word on their card.
  • Discuss how it feels to give and receive kind words.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the lesson by asking students what they learned about words and feelings.
  • Encourage them to use kind words throughout the day.
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Discussion

Discussion: Impact of Words

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the story and the impact of words.

How did the characters in the story feel when kind words were used?

Encourage students to think about specific moments in the story and relate them to their own experiences.







Can you think of a time when someone said something nice to you? How did it make you feel?

Guide students to share personal experiences and connect them to the lesson's theme.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Positive Words

Cards with positive words for students to use in the activity.




Kind







Helpful







Friendly







Caring







Thoughtful







Generous







Supportive







Encouraging




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