Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what a community is, identify kindness and respect in our classroom, and collaborate to create kindness tokens as reminders of positive behavior.
A strong classroom community helps students feel safe, connected, and supported. Introducing kindness and respect early builds social skills, empathy, and positive interactions that benefit learning and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Lesson Launch
3 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud
4 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Kindness Token Craft
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Our Classroom Community Quest!
Key Ingredients of Our Community
What Makes a Classroom Community?
Group Discussion
Kindness Token Craft
Reading
Discussion
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on kindness tokens, identify examples of teamwork in our classroom community, and apply collaboration skills in a hands-on building challenge.
Reflecting on kindness and teamwork deepens students’ understanding of positive interactions. Practicing collaboration in a fun challenge strengthens social skills, empathy, and our shared classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Reflection
3 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud and Discussion
4 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Collaborative Challenge
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome Back to Our Classroom Community Quest!
Key Ingredients of Teamwork
Teamwork Reflection Reading
Group Discussion
Collaborative Challenge
Reading
Discussion
Activity
