Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

Students will explore the meaning of kindness, understand its impact on themselves and the community, and learn practical ways to integrate kindness into their everyday lives.

This lesson fosters empathy and builds a supportive classroom culture, encouraging positive interactions among peers and promoting overall wellbeing.

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Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Reflection Activity

5 minutes

Step 3

Closing and Sharing

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Kindness Counts!

Introduce the lesson by setting a positive tone. Explain that today we will explore what kindness means and how it affects our lives.

What is Kindness?

Facilitate a discussion. Ask students for their thoughts on kindness and record their ideas on the board to visually capture their contributions.

Discussion & Reflection

Prompt students to recall a personal experience where they experienced or witnessed kindness. Encourage discussion among peers to build a supportive dialogue.

Reflection Activity

Distribute the reflection worksheet. Give clear instructions on how they should complete the activity and encourage sharing with a partner or small groups.

Closing & Sharing

Conclude the session by inviting students to share their reflections. Summarize the key points discussed and reinforce the importance of practicing kindness daily.

Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

Step 2

Reflection Activity

Step 3

Closing and Sharing

Slide Deck

Welcome to Kindness Counts!

What is Kindness?

Discussion & Reflection

Reflection Activity

Closing & Sharing

Discussion

Worksheet

Kindness Counts

Jodie George