Lesson Plan

Kindness Kit Construction Lesson Plan

Guide Grade 3 and 4 students to collaboratively design and create Kindness Kits that promote empathy, teamwork, and community support.

This lesson encourages compassionate actions and community building while fostering creative collaboration and empathy in students.

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Materials

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Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

15 minutes

Step 2

Design & Assembly

40 minutes

Step 3

Sharing & Reflection

20 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Kindness Kit Construction!

Introduce the lesson and set expectations. Emphasize the importance of kindness and community. Explain the agenda: discussion, kit creation, and reflection.

What is Kindness?

Show examples of kindness and discuss what the phrase 'act of kindness' means. Ask students to share personal experiences if they have them.

Ideas for Your Kindness Kit

Present specific examples (like kind notes, small gifts, creative ideas) that can be included in the kits. Highlight community and teamwork.

Teamwork and Creativity

Explain the group roles and responsibilities. Encourage students to work together and to share their ideas.

Sharing & Reflection

Prompt groups to share their creations and discuss what they learned about kindness from creating their kits.

Keep Spreading Kindness!

Conclude by recapping key points about kindness and encouraging students to take these values beyond the classroom.

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Kindness Kit Construction

Marie McCalvin

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