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Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

Students will understand what kindness means by identifying kind actions, practicing simple acts of kindness, and recognizing how these actions make others feel.

Teaching kindness builds social-emotional skills, fosters empathy, and creates a positive classroom community where every student feels valued.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Kindness

3 minutes

Step 2

Read Aloud: Kindness Story

3 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Kindness Scenarios

4 minutes

Step 4

Kindness Game

3 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

2 minutes

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Kindness Counts

What Is Kindness?

Scenario 1: Sharing Supplies

Scenario 2: Helping a Friend

Scenario 3: Using Kind Words

Your Turn to Be Kind

Great Job, Kind Friends!

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Kindness Counts

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