Lesson Plan

Colorful Kindness Carousel Lesson Plan

Students will explore and practice kindness through interactive mini-stations, fostering empathy, recognition of good deeds, and positive communication.

This lesson builds social-emotional skills by encouraging students to recognize and celebrate acts of kindness, thereby promoting a supportive, inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Grouping

10 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Station Carousel Activity

40 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Sharing

15 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Colorful Kindness Carousel!

Introduce the Colorful Kindness Carousel activity to the students. Emphasize that the purpose of these slides is to guide them through the process of exploring and practicing acts of kindness.

Why Kindness?

Explain what kindness means and why it is important. Use this slide to spark a discussion with students about the small acts that make a big difference.

Today's Activity Structure

Detail the structure of the activity. Refer to the lesson plan instructions and set clear expectations.

Station 1: Art

Describe the Art Station: Remind students to be creative and think about what kindness looks like in colors and images.

Station 2: Storytelling

At the Storytelling station, encourage students to either recall a personal experience or create a story that emphasizes kindness. Remind them to listen to each other.

Station 3: Role-Play

Provide guidance to students for the Role-Play station. Emphasize that this is a safe space to practice empathy and positive communication.

Reflection & Sharing

Conclude the activity with a group reflection. Encourage students to discuss what they learned and how they can apply kindness in their daily interactions.

Keep the Kindness Rolling!

Conclude with an inspiring message reinforcing the importance of kindness and encouraging students to carry this practice beyond the classroom.

lenny

Activity

lenny
lenny

Colorful Kindness Carousel

user image

jennifer.mcinnis

Tier 1
For Districts
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In