Lesson Plan

Why Be Kind? Lesson Plan

Guide students to explore the importance of kindness, understand its benefits, and learn ways to express kindness in their daily lives.

This lesson helps build empathy and positive relationships in the classroom, promoting a supportive and inclusive school culture.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Discussion and Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Random Acts of Kindness

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Why Be Kind?

Introduce the lesson with energy. Explain that today's lesson is all about understanding kindness and its impact on everyone around us.

What is Kindness?

Ask the students: 'What does kindness mean to you?' Encourage a few responses to spark interest and set the tone.

Benefits of Kindness

Discuss the individual and community benefits of kindness. Refer to the discussion guide for deeper questions if needed.

Random Acts of Kindness

Introduce this slide as a brainstorming prompt. Inform the students that in groups, they will come up with examples of small acts of kindness they can do.

Reflection & Cool-Down

Invite students to reflect on the discussion and activities of the day. Ask them to think quietly about what they've learned and how kindness can influence their lives.

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Discussion

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Why Be Kind?

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Bridget Yurgel

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