Lesson Plan

Embracing Differences with Kindness

Understand and practice kindness

This lesson aims to teach 5th graders the importance of understanding and respecting differences among peers through the lens of kindness. By focusing on kindness, students will learn to appreciate diversity and see differences as unique qualities rather than reasons for exclusion. This lesson is crucial in fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected, and kindness is the foundation for positive interactions.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Step 4

Activity: Kindness and Diversity Collage

10 mins

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

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Embracing Differences with Kindness

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