Lesson Plan
Kindness Over Cliques
In this 15-minute session, 5th graders identify mean girl behaviors, practice empathy through role-play, and develop actionable kindness plans to foster inclusivity.
Focusing on empathy and positive peer interactions empowers students to recognize the impact of unkind actions, reduce exclusion, and build a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Norms
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify Mean Girl Behaviors
3 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Role-Play
4 minutes
Step 4
Kindness Planning
3 minutes
Step 5
Assessment & Closure
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Kindness Over Cliques
Session Objectives & Norms
Identifying Mean Girl Behaviors
Empathy Role-Play
Kindness Plan & Closure
Activity
Lesson Plan
Standing Up Together Lesson Plan
Students will identify mean girl behaviors, practice empathy and assertive support, and develop action plans to stand up for peers and foster a positive classroom community.
Mean girl behaviors can damage peers’ self-esteem and sense of belonging. This lesson empowers 5th graders to recognize unkind actions, practice empathy, and build confidence to support themselves and others.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Group Norms
2 minutes
Step 2
Recognize Mean Girl Behaviors
3 minutes
Step 3
Supportive Role-Play
4 minutes
Step 4
Action Planning
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Closure
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Standing Up Together
Session Objectives & Norms
Recognizing Mean Girl Behaviors
Supportive Role-Play
Action Planning
Reflection & Closure
Worksheet
Activity
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