Lesson Plan

Community Message Board Project Lesson Plan

Students will create a communal message board filled with kind messages, art, and stories, reinforcing the values of kindness and gratitude.

This lesson builds community, encourages positive interaction, and helps students appreciate and express gratitude and kindness in creative ways.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Resource Review

1 hour

Step 1

Introduction and Brainstorming

30 minutes

Step 2

Activity Setup and Creation

Multiple sessions

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

30 minutes

Activity

Slide Deck

Welcome to the Community Message Board Project

Introduce the project and welcome the students. Explain that today’s lesson is about creating a community message board filled with kindness and gratitude.

Why Kindness and Gratitude Matter

Discuss the values of kindness and gratitude. Ask students if they can think of moments where they felt appreciated or shared kindness with others.

Examples of Positive Messages

Show examples that can spark ideas. Remind students that there are many ways to express kindness: through words, art, or even short stories.

How to Create Your Message

Explain the activity procedure. Encourage the students to think about personal experiences of kindness and to be creative in their expressions.

Let's Spread Positivity!

Wrap up the slide by emphasizing the lasting impact of positive messages in our community. Encourage open discussion and sharing of ideas.