Introduce the lesson with excitement and invite students into a creative journey. Emphasize how our hearts, like cacti, need care to thrive. Use the warm color theme (#A5D6A7, #81C784, #66BB6A) to set a nurturing tone.

Start with a brief interactive discussion. Ask students what compassion means and share examples of kind actions. Relate these actions to caring for a plant - just like our paper cactus.

Outline the creative activity clearly. Remind students that they are going to decorate their paper cactus with drawings, words, and symbols that represent kindness. Walk around and encourage students as they express themselves.

Encourage students to share their work and explain the choices they made in decorating their cactus. This is an opportunity to connect the creativity with real-life empathy and caring.

Wrap up the session by summarizing key takeaways about compassion. Remind students that small acts of kindness can nurture relationships just like a cactus thrives with care.