Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

In this 30-minute lesson, students will explore the meaning of kindness, identify strategies for including peers, and practice these skills through scenarios and reflection.

Building kindness and inclusion in the classroom fosters empathy, reduces exclusion, and creates a supportive community where every student feels valued.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objective Setting

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Kindness Counts

Welcome students and set a positive tone. Introduce yourself and today’s theme: kindness and inclusion.

Learning Objective

Read the objective aloud and explain each point briefly.

What Is Kindness?

Ask volunteers to share their definitions of kindness. Encourage multiple responses.

Scenario Discussion

Divide students into groups of 3–4 and distribute [Kindness Scenario Cards](#kindness-scenario-cards). Circulate to prompt deeper thinking.

Role-Play Activity

Invite 2–3 groups to volunteer. After each role-play, highlight key strategies used.

Reflection

Distribute [Kindness Reflection Worksheet](#kindness-reflection-worksheet). Give students 3–4 minutes to write.

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Summarize key points and challenge students to practice kindness daily.

Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

By the end of this 30-minute lesson, students will define kindness, identify strategies to include their peers, and practice these skills through group scenarios and individual reflection.

Teaching kindness and inclusion builds empathy, reduces exclusion, and creates a supportive classroom community where every student feels valued and respected.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objective Setting

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

5 minutes

Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction and Objective Setting

Step 2

Scenario Discussion

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

Slide Deck

Kindness Counts

Learning Objective

What Is Kindness?

Scenario Discussion

Role-Play Activity

Reflection

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction and Objective Setting

Step 2

Scenario Discussion

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

Activity

Worksheet

Kindness Counts

Celina Sanchez