All Together Lesson Plan K-2 Teacher Guide
All Together Now
Lesson 1: How do we create a classroom where everyone belongs?
Duration 45 Minutes
Learning Targets
I can name at least two ways to show kindness.
I can identify how I am feeling today.
I can practice taking turns to make others feel included.
The Big Idea
Belonging is built through small, intentional moments of kindness, clear routines, and acknowledging everyone's unique voice.
Materials Needed
✔ A clear bowl of water, biodegradable glitter (sparkles), and a drop of dish soap
✔ "All Together" Slides and Slide Projector
✔ "Kindness Crew" Scenario Cards (cut in advance)
✔ "Belonging Badge" sheets, crayons, safety pins/tape
Part 1: Setting the Stage (0 - 20 Minutes)
1 The Sparkly Water Kindness Demo (10 Mins)
HOOK
Place the clear bowl of water where all students can see. Tell students: "This bowl of water represents our classroom environment."
Teacher Script & Actions:
✨ Action: Sprinkle glitter onto the water. "These sparkles are unkind words or lonely feelings. They stay on top and clump together."
🧪 Action: Add a single drop of liquid soap to the center of the glitter. Watch as the sparkles instantly rush to the outer edges of the bowl!
💬 Say: "Wow! See how the sparkles rushed away? The soap is like an act of kindness. A little bit of kindness creates space where everyone can breathe and feel comfortable!"
2 Feelings Weather Report (10 Mins)
ROUTINES
Introduce the classroom feelings routine using the "Feelings Weather Report" visual on the slides. Explain that a classroom that belongs to everyone has room for all types of feelings.
☀️
Sunny (Happy/Excited)
☁️
Cloudy (Tired/Quiet)
🌧️
Rainy (Sad/Anxious)
Practice Routine: Have students turn to a partner, make a circle with their hands like glasses, look closely, and share their current "weather." Practice saying: "I hear you, and it's okay to feel that way here!"
Unit: Classroom Culture & Belonging Page 1 of 2
All Together Now
Lesson Plan & Facilitation Guide
Part 2: Practice & Reflection
Part 2: Group Exploration & Craft (20 - 45 Minutes)
3 Kindness Crew Scenarios (15 Mins)
COOPERATIVE
Gather students on the rug. Show the "Kindness Crew Scenario Cards" . Pull one card at a time and read the friendship challenge aloud to the class.
Facilitation Prompts:
What makes the character in this card feel left out?
How can we be a Kindness Crew Detective and help them?
Let's roleplay what we would say out loud! (e.g., "Do you want to play with us?")
4 Crafting My Belonging Badge (15 Mins)
CREATIVE
Send students to their tables. Distribute the "Belonging Badge Worksheet" . Students will color and personalize their shield to represent their unique superpower of friendship.
🎨 Classroom Routine Tip: Play soft background music during work time. Practice the "Quiet Hand" signal when transitions are about to occur to encourage clean-up expectations.
5 The Belonging Circle & Cheer (5 Mins)
CLOSURE
Have students wear their badges (taped or pinned) and return to the circle. Ask each child to wave their badge. Lead the class in the Classroom Crew Cheer :
"You belong here, I belong too! We are a crew, through and through!"
Differentiation & Extension Ideas
Support (K / Pre-K Adaptations)
Focus heavily on the visual "weather faces" for feelings. Practice physical high-fives and waves instead of verbal roleplay.
Extension (1st & 2nd Grade)
Have students write simple descriptive adjectives on the wings of their badges representing their favorite ways to play nicely.
Unit: Classroom Culture & Belonging Page 2 of 2
All Together Slides Welcome to Our Crew!
All Together Now
Let's build a classroom where everyone has a space to shine, play, and learn.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Slide 1 of 5
Our Big Question
How do we...
Create a classroom where everyone belongs?
Let's share our ideas: What does a welcoming classroom look and feel like?
Classroom Belonging Slide 2 of 5
Feelings Weather Report
Daily Routine
☀️
Sunny
Happy, excited, and ready to go!
☁️
Cloudy
Quiet, tired, or need some rest.
🌧️
Rainy
Sad, lonely, or feeling down.
🌪️
Windy
Anxious, silly, or wiggly today.
How are you feeling right now? Slide 3 of 5
Kindness Crew Checklist
How to build belonging:
Our hands and words have power. We can use them to welcome everyone!
1 We share and take turns
2 We listen to each other's ideas
3 We say "Yes! You can play!"
4 We use friendly helper words
Classroom Expectations Slide 4 of 5
Classroom Badge Craft
My Belonging Badge
You are a key piece of our classroom jigsaw puzzle! Use your crayons to:
Write your name proudly at the top
Draw a colorful portrait of yourself in the middle
Draw your favorite game to play with friends
SAMPLE BADGE
CREW MEMBER
😊
Hi, my name is...
Get creative and share who you are! Slide 5 of 5
Kindness Crew Cards Classroom Belonging Poster
Our Belonging Code
Four simple ways we make sure everyone is part of our crew!
1. We Share & Take Turns
There are plenty of toys and space for everyone. We wait patiently and pass with a smile.
2. We Invite Friends
If you see someone playing alone, walk over and ask:
"Do you want to play with us?"
3. We Speak Kindly
We use encouraging, helpful words that lift people up. Our words make others feel safe.
4. We Celebrate Uniqueness
We are all different and special! We cheer when our friends try their best.
"You belong here, I belong too! We are a crew, through and through!"
Classroom Belonging Resource Pack Page 1 of 2
Activity Prep
Kindness Crew Scenario Cards
✂️ Cut along the dotted line to prepare the cards.
🎈 Scenario A
Leo On The Bench
Leo is sitting alone on the green park bench during recess. He is looking at his shoes and looks sad.
Discussion Starters:
What feelings weather is Leo having?
What friendly words can we say to him?
🧱 Scenario B
The Blocks Tower
Maya and Sam are building a tall block tower. Clara walks over holding a blue block, wishing she could play.
Discussion Starters:
How can Clara join the game politely?
How can Sam make space for Clara?
🖍️ Scenario C
The Last Purple Crayon
Toby and Ella both want to use the only purple crayon left in the box to color their butterflies.
Discussion Starters:
What makes sharing tricky sometimes?
How can they take turns happily?
🧩 Scenario D
A Hard Day
Niko accidentally drops his puzzle box, and all the pieces spill across the rug. He sighs and looks frustrated.
Discussion Starters:
How can we show helper hands here?
What would you say as you help him pick them up?
Classroom Belonging Resource Pack Page 2 of 2
Belonging Badge Worksheet NAME:
DATE:
🎨 My Belonging Badge ✨
Design your own special shield to show that you belong to our classroom crew!
CREW MEMBER
😊 Draw a portrait of your smiling self here!
Hi, my name is...
My Friendship Promise
I can make others feel welcome by...
Color your badge beautifully when you're done! We Belong Crew