Lesson Plan
Kindness Quest Lesson Plan
Over 10 sessions, 3rd graders will build empathy and positive social behaviors through daily Morning Meeting routines—greeting, sharing, activity, and closing—centered on kindness concepts.
Developing kindness skills supports a positive classroom climate, fosters inclusive relationships, and strengthens students’ social-emotional growth and empathy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Day 1: Defining Kindness
15 minutes
Step 2
Day 2: Kindness Around Us
15 minutes
Step 3
Day 3: Understanding Empathy
15 minutes
Step 4
Day 4: Giving Compliments
15 minutes
Step 5
Day 5: Helping Others
15 minutes
Step 6
Day 6: Inclusive Behaviors
15 minutes
Step 7
Day 7: Kind Words
15 minutes
Step 8
Day 8: Random Acts of Kindness
15 minutes
Step 9
Day 9: Reflecting on Kindness
15 minutes
Step 10
Day 10: Celebrating Kindness
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Day 1: Defining Kindness
Day 2: Kindness Around Us
Day 3: Understanding Empathy
Day 4: Giving Compliments
Day 5: Helping Others
Day 6: Inclusive Behaviors
Day 7: Kind Words
Day 8: Random Acts of Kindness
Day 9: Reflecting on Kindness
Day 10: Celebrating Kindness
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Activity
Warm Up
