Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts

Understand kindness and its impact

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of kindness and explores how it affects relationships. Through a mindfulness exercise, group activities, and discussions, students will learn to recognize and practice kindness in their daily interactions. This lesson is important as it fosters a positive classroom environment and helps students develop empathy and social skills.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Mindfulness Moment

5 mins

Step 3

Group Activity: Kindness Scenarios

10 mins

Step 4

Class Discussion

5 mins

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Mindfulness Moment

Step 3

Group Activity: Kindness Scenarios

Step 4

Class Discussion

Step 5

Closure

Reading

Discussion

Worksheet

Kindness Counts

Emily Russen