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Words Matter: Kind Communication

Lesson Plan

Words Matter: Kind Communication

Use kind and respectful words

This lesson helps young students understand the importance of using kind and respectful words. Through a simple video, discussion, and fun activities, students will learn how words can affect others and how to communicate positively. This lesson is important for building empathy and kindness in young learners, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Grades 1 & 2 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Video: Short Film: Are You Okay?, Discussion Questions, Activity Instructions, and Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Start by talking about how words can make people feel happy or sad.
  • Introduce the lesson goal: to use kind and respectful words.

Step 2

Video Viewing

9 mins

  • Watch the video Short Film: Are You Okay?.
  • Ask students to notice how the characters feel when kind or unkind words are used.

Step 3

Discussion

6 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the video.
  • Encourage students to share how they feel when someone uses kind words.

Step 4

Activity

7 mins

  • Do a role-play activity where students practice using kind words in different situations.
  • Guide them on how to say nice things and be a good friend.

Step 5

Quiz

3 mins

  • Give a short quiz to see what students learned about using kind words.
  • Go over the answers together.

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

  • Review the main ideas of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to always use kind words with friends and family.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to help young students talk about how words can make people feel.

How did the characters in the video feel when someone was mean?

Help students think about feelings like sadness or hurt.







What can we do to make someone feel better if they are sad?

Talk about saying nice things and being a good friend.







Why is it important to use kind words?

Discuss how kind words can make people happy and feel good.







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Worksheet

Activity Instructions

Instructions for a fun role-playing activity to practice using kind words.

Pretend someone said something mean. How can you respond with kind words?

Think about saying something nice or asking if they are okay.







What are some nice things you can say to a friend?

Consider compliments or words of encouragement.







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Quiz

Kind Words Quiz

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