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Words Matter: Kindness Counts

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Lesson Plan

Words Matter: Kindness Counts

Not saying mean things

This lesson focuses on teaching 4th graders the importance of using kind words and the impact of saying mean things. Through a short video and guided discussion, students will learn how words can affect others and the importance of kindness. This lesson is crucial in fostering a positive classroom environment and helping students develop empathy and respectful communication skills.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 min

Approach

Materials

Video: The Power of Words, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

1 min

  • Briefly introduce the topic of kindness and the power of words.
  • Explain that they will watch a short video about how words can affect others.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Play the video The Power of Words.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how the characters feel when mean things are said.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the video.
  • Highlight the importance of choosing kind words and how they can make a positive impact.

Step 4

Closure

1 min

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Encourage students to practice using kind words in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Kindness

These questions are designed to guide a discussion on the impact of words and the importance of kindness.

How did the characters in the video feel when mean things were said to them?

Encourage students to think about the emotions displayed by the characters and relate them to their own experiences.







Why is it important to choose kind words?

Discuss how kind words can make others feel good and help build positive relationships.







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

Allow students to share personal experiences and reflect on the positive impact of kind words.







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