Spread Kindness Slides Grade 6 Advocacy Sprint
30-Minute Civic Action Lab
Make Kindness Visible
Kindness Campaign
Transform everyday empathy into school-wide advocacy. Design a micro-campaign with a memorable slogan and a concrete 3-step action plan.
1. Brainstorm
Spot School Gaps
2. Design
Slogan & Action Plan
3. Gallery Walk
Peer Feedback
4. Vote
Launch Winning Plan
Three Power Concepts
Groundwork
Kindness
Deliberate acts that affirm others, reduce stress, and ensure no student feels invisible or excluded.
Not just feeling nice—taking intentional action.
Advocacy
Publicly speaking up and organizing systems or messages that stand up for positive change in your community.
Using your voice on behalf of school culture.
Community Impact
The measurable ripple effect of actions that reshape how hallways, cafeterias, and buses feel for everyone.
Moving from one person to the whole group.
Our Goal Today: Create a micro-campaign ready to launch in our school by next Monday.
00-07 MIN
Phase 1: Spot the Need
Where does kindness break down?
Common Middle School Friction Zones
Cafeteria Isolation
Students eating alone or excluded from crowded lunch tables.
Hallway & Locker Rush
Bumping, door-slamming, ignoring dropped books or overwhelmed peers.
Digital & Group Chat Whispers
Exclusionary humor, passive aggressive comments, or ghosting classmates.
Group Prompt
Select One Real Challenge
With your team, pick one specific moment during the school day where sixth graders could use an extra dose of intentional kindness.
Focus Rule:
Target a real behavior you can change this week—not an impossible dream!
Turn to Section 1 of your Campaign Plan Team Time: 4 Minutes
07-19 MIN
Phase 2: Build the Micro-Campaign
12-Minute Design Sprint
1
Punchy Slogan
3 to 6 words max. Must be catchy, memorable, and clear about the action you want students to take.
Example:
"Save a Seat, Share a Smile"
2
3-Step Action Plan
Three sequential, doable steps: Day 1 Kickoff, Midweek Peer Action, and Friday Celebration or Challenge.
Requirement:
Zero cost, 100% student-driven.
3
Poster Board Pitch
Fill your visual display template with big lettering, your emblem/mascot, and your call-to-action steps.
Visual Tip:
Readable from 6 feet away!
Sprint Roles: Slogan Crafter • Action Lead • Graphic Designer • Pitch Spokesperson 12:00 on the clock
19-26 MIN
Phase 3: Gallery Walk & Review
Feedback Sprint
Gallery Walk Protocol
A
Display on Desk Perimeter
Set your Poster Board and Plan where peers can read easily.
B
Silent & Respectful Rotation
Travel clockwise in small pairs. Spend 90 seconds at each station.
C
Leave One "Kudos" & One "Polish"
Write sticky note feedback: What is powerful? What makes it easier to do?
Review Criteria
What Makes a Campaign Win?
Clarity: Do we immediately understand the slogan?Doability: Can normal 6th graders execute this without money?Impact: Will someone feeling down notice the change?
Remember: Constructive kindness in feedback is our standard!
Grab your Rubric & Feedback Notes Walk Time: 7 Minutes
26-30 MIN
Phase 4: Vote & Implementation
Final Decision
Cast Ballot
Vote on your slip for the campaign (not your own) that has the strongest community impact and most realistic plan.
1 Vote Per Student
Class Adoption
The winning campaign will be submitted to the principal or homeroom team for school-wide adoption next week!
Real-World Action
Daily Pledge
Regardless of which plan wins, every team commits to practicing at least one micro-act of advocacy starting today.
Kindness Starts With Us
"Advocacy is kindness organized into action."
Kindness Campaign Script Teacher Facilitation Guide
Kindness Campaign Script
Grade 6 • 30 Minutes
Arc: Brainstorm → Design → Gallery Walk → Vote
Objective
Design a micro-campaign with a slogan and 3-step action plan promoting kindness.
Core Concepts
Advocacy: Speaking for others. Impact: Culture shift. Kindness: Deliberate care.
Materials Needed
Slides, Campaign Plan (1 per team), Poster Board (1 per team), Rubrics, Sticky notes.
1 Phase 1: Spot the Need & Issue Brainstorm (00:00 – 07:00)
7 Minutes
Teacher Talk Track (Hook & Context):
"Sixth grade is exciting, but let’s be honest: middle school hallways and cafeterias can also feel rushed, tense, or isolating. Today, we aren't just talking about being nice. We are becoming advocates . Advocacy means organizing your voice to change a community. In the next 30 minutes, your team will engineer a real micro-campaign to make kindness unavoidable in our school."
Prompting Friction Points (Min 2–4):
Where do students feel left out? (e.g., lone cafeteria tables)
What makes locker halls stressful? (slamming, bumping, rushing)
How does group chat exclusion impact the classroom?
Team Selection Task (Min 4–7):
Teams of 3–4 open Section 1 of the Campaign Plan.
Agree on one specific school moment to target.
Define: Who is hurt right now? How will kindness fix it?
2 Phase 2: Micro-Campaign Design Sprint (07:00 – 19:00)
12 Minutes
Teacher Talk Track (Setting Sprint Expectations):
"A great campaign needs three things: a slogan you can’t get out of your head, a 3-step plan that costs zero dollars, and an eye-catching visual. Assign your roles quickly: Slogan Crafter, Action Lead, Graphic Designer, and Pitch Spokesperson. You have 12 minutes—let’s see your creativity!"
1. Slogan (Min 7–10)
Keep it to 3–6 words. Use rhyme, alliteration, or rhythmic call-to-action. (e.g., "Pass the Peace, Don't Push" ).
2. 3 Steps (Min 10–15)
Step 1: Kickoff signal. Step 2: Daily student peer act. Step 3: Ripple celebration or tally board.
3. Poster (Min 15–19)
Transfer slogan in bold display type onto the Campaign Poster Board. Sketch campaign emblem.
Pacing Check: At minute 14, call a "2-Minute Poster Warning" so all teams transfer ideas from worksheet to poster board.
Kindness Campaign Facilitation Script • 6th Grade SEL Page 1 of 2 (Continued on Page 2)
Lesson Delivery Part 2
Minutes 19:00 – 30:00 & Implementation
3 Phase 3: Gallery Walk & Peer Review (19:00 – 26:00)
7 Minutes
Teacher Talk Track (Gallery Walk Protocol):
"Pencils down! Place your Campaign Poster Board and Plan on your desk perimeter. You and your partner will rotate clockwise every 90 seconds. At each station, leave one sticky note with a Kudos (what is inspiring and clear) and one with a Polish (how to make it easier for 6th graders to actually do). Read silently and observe closely."
Rotation Chimes (Every 90s):
Round 1 (19:30): Observe Station to your right.
Round 2 (21:00): Rotate clockwise. Focus on doability.
Round 3 (22:30): Rotate clockwise. Note slogan power.
Round 4 (24:00): Final rotation before ballot prep.
Teacher Observation Targets:
Are student action steps realistic without money?
Is feedback respectful and targeted on community impact?
Identify 1–2 standout slogans to highlight in debrief.
4 Phase 4: Vote & Implementation Rollout (26:00 – 30:00)
4 Minutes
Teacher Talk Track (Voting & Implementation Pledge):
"Return to your seats. Tear off your Official Ballot from the bottom of your Campaign Rubric. Vote for the campaign (other than your own) that will have the deepest impact on our school culture. While I tally, join me in our advocacy pledge: 'Kindness is not an accident; it is our action.' "
Voting Integrity Protocol:
Anonymous ballots collected in ballot box. Students must provide 1 reason based on rubric criteria (Action Viability or Message).
Post-Lesson Implementation:
Winner campaign announced in morning announcements; top poster hung in cafeteria; winning team leads advisory kickoff.
Differentiation & Scaffolds
Slogan Starter Stems: "Before you speak...", "One smile can...", "Leave no seat..."Role Cards: Assign specific task cards to struggling writers (e.g., Graphic Lead).ELL Support: Bilingual slogan options encouraged for diverse school populations.
Common Misconceptions
"Kindness means doing favors": Clarify that advocacy targets systemic culture, not just helping a friend."We need money or prizes": Enforce that real campaigns succeed on peer connection, not candy or rewards.
Teacher Success Metric: 100% of teams deliver a completed plan & cast a valid rubric-backed ballot.
Kindness Campaign Lesson
Campaign Plan Worksheet Group Advocacy Organizer
Campaign Plan Worksheet
Grade 6 Micro-Campaign
Design Sprint • 30-Min Lesson
Team / Campaign Name:
Team Members:
Period / Room:
Sprint Team Roles (Assign 1 Per Member)
Slogan Crafter: Refines punchy 3-6 word slogan.
Action Lead: Details 3 concrete zero-cost steps.
Graphic Designer: Draws emblem & lays out poster.
Spokesperson: Manages gallery pitch & questions.
1 Spot the Need: School Friction Point Analysis
Phase 1 • 4 Min
A. Targeted School Zone / Moment: (e.g., Cafeteria lunch lines, locker hallway traffic, morning bus wait)
B. Who is Affected & What Happens Right Now? (Describe the negative feeling or exclusion occurring today)
C. Advocacy Goal: How will our campaign transform this moment into one of kindness and belonging?
2 The Slogan Lab: High-Impact Messaging
Phase 2 • 3 Min
Draft Idea 1 (Rhyme or Play):
Draft Idea 2 (Action Command):
Draft Idea 3 (Question / Hook):
Final Official Slogan (3 to 6 words max — clear, punchy, memorable): Write in bold block letters
Kindness Campaign Plan • Turn page for 3-Step Action Plan Page 1 of 2
Campaign Architecture & Action Plan
Team: ___________________________
3 The 3-Step Micro-Action Plan
Zero Cost • 100% Student-Driven
1 Step 1: The Kickoff Signal (Day 1) How will students find out about the campaign?
2 Step 2: The Daily Peer Action (Days 2–4) What simple action does every 6th grader do?
3 Step 3: The Community Ripple & Check-In (Day 5) How do we celebrate or measure success?
4 Advocacy & Feasibility Check
Check each box that applies
Doability Safeguards:
Requires $0 and no school budget Does not interrupt instructional class time Every 6th grader can safely participate
Community Impact Prediction:
If this works, how will our school feel different next week?
5 Gallery Walk Peer Feedback Log (Phase 3)
Stick Notes or Write Below
Peer Kudos (What others loved):
Peer Polish (Ideas to sharpen):
Kindness Campaign Plan • Ready for Poster Board Transfer & Vote Page 2 of 2
Campaign Poster Board Official Micro-Campaign Display
Kindness Campaign Poster Board
Team:
Station #:
Official Campaign Slogan (Write big, bold block letters • Readable from 6 ft away)
Campaign Emblem Draw Below
Sketch an inspiring icon, logo, or mascot symbol
Target School Zone & Friction Point
The Kindness Fix (Who it helps & why)
Cost: $0 (Free) Timeframe: 1 School Week
3-Step Action Rollout Clear actions any 6th grader can complete
1 Day 1: Kickoff
2 Days 2–4: Peer Action
3 Day 5: Celebration
Gallery Walk Feedback Dock Visitors: Stick your Kudos & Polish notes below!
[ Place Peer "Kudos" Sticky Notes Here ]
[ Place Peer "Polish" Sticky Notes Here ]
Kindness Campaign Advocacy Poster Board • Grade 6 Gallery Walk Vote on Ballots at Station Conclusion
Kindness Campaign Rubric Advocacy Assessment & Ballot
Kindness Campaign Rubric
Grade 6 Civic Action
Peer Review & Teacher Scoring
Evaluated Team:
Evaluator Name:
Role: [ ] Teacher [ ] Peer [ ] Self
Micro-Campaign Evaluation Criteria
Total Possible: 16 Points
Criterion
Exemplary (4 pts)
Proficient (3 pts)
Developing (2 pts)
Beginning (1 pt)
Advocacy Slogan & Message
3–6 words; exceptionally memorable; rhythm/rhyme; clearly instructs an empathetic action.
Clear and catchy; relates directly to kindness; easily understood by 6th graders.
A bit long or generic (e.g., "Be nice"); message is somewhat vague.
Incomplete or confusing; does not inspire or explain kindness.
Action Plan Viability
3 distinct zero-cost steps; 100% student-driven; crystal clear kickoff, daily act, and wrap-up.
3 logical steps; completely doable in 1 week without funds or adult rescue.
Steps are broad, repetitive, or rely slightly on prizes, money, or adult permission.
Fewer than 3 steps; unrealistic or impossible for students to execute.
Community Impact & Need
Targets a genuine middle school friction zone; empowers excluded peers; culture-shifting.
Addresses a recognizable school problem; creates positive social ripple.
Addresses an isolated issue; impact is limited to close friends.
No clear school need identified; little potential for positive impact.
Poster Display & Visuals
Eye-catching emblem; bold lettering legible from 6 ft; clean, complete layout.
Neat and organized; emblem represents theme; all template sections filled.
Partially completed; difficult to read from a distance; emblem is rushed.
Disorganized, unfinished, or lacking visual effort.
Scoring Benchmark: 14–16 Exemplary Advocate • 11–13 Ready to Launch • 8–10 Needs Revision
Total Score: _____ / 16
Phase 4: Official Implementation Ballot (Tear Off & Vote) 1 Vote Per Student • Cannot Vote for Your Own Campaign
Official Class Ballot Copy A
Campaign You Vote to Launch:
Top Reason (Based on Rubric Criteria):
Official Class Ballot Copy B
Campaign You Vote to Launch:
Top Reason (Based on Rubric Criteria):
Kindness Campaign Evaluation Rubric & Ballots • Grade 6 SEL Deposit Ballot in Class Ballot Box
