Kindness Counts Lesson Plan Kindness Counts! Lesson Plan
Spreading happiness, one kind act at a time.
15 Minutes
Audience
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Objective
Define kindness and identify kind actions.
Approach
Interactive discussion & hands-on game.
Why This Lesson?
Teaching kindness helps children develop empathy, build positive relationships, and contribute to a supportive and respectful classroom and community. It's a foundational social-emotional skill.
Prep Work (5 minutes)
Review generated materials: Slide Deck, Script, Activity Cards, and Game Guide .
Set up projector or whiteboard for the slide deck presentation.
Print and cut out the Kindness Actions Activity Cards for the physical sort.
Prepare the Spin the Wheel of Kindness Game (physical spinner or digital tool).
Keep markers ready for whiteboard notes.
Materials Needed
Whiteboard / Projector Markers or Pens Slide Deck Activity Cards Kindness Wheel Game
Instructional Steps
3
Mins
Introduction: What is Kindness?
Start by asking students what they think kindness means. Use Slide 1-2 and follow the Script to guide a brief discussion.
Highlight friendliness, generosity, and consideration.
Explain that kindness makes everyone feel good.
5
Mins
Exploring Kind Actions
Show examples using Slides 3-5 . Engage students with the Activity Cards by presenting scenarios.
Identify if actions are kind or not kind.
Encourage students to share their own ideas for kind acts.
5
Mins
Game Time: Spin the Wheel
Introduce the Kindness Game using Slide 6 . Students take turns spinning and acting out or describing kind actions.
Facilitate positive reinforcement for each response.
Focus on how the action affects others' feelings.
2
Mins
Conclusion: Be a Kindness Hero!
Review main points using Slide 7 . Encourage students to be "Kindness Heroes" every day.
End with a positive affirmation about the power of kindness.
Kindness Counts Slide Deck Kindness Counts!
Making the world a happier place, one kind act at a time!
Kindness Heroes
What is Kindness?
Being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Making others feel happy and cared for!
Kind Action: Sharing!
When you share your toys or snacks, you're being kind!
"Want some?"
"Let's play together!"
Kind Action: Helping!
Helping a friend who drops their books or needs a hand is super kind!
Kind Action: Listening!
When someone is talking, listening carefully shows you care!
Time to play!
Spin the Wheel of Kindness!
Let's see what kind act we'll do next!
Be a Kindness Hero!
You have the power to make the world a kinder, happier place!
Kindness Counts Script Kindness Counts! Instructional Script
Use this guide to facilitate the 15-minute lesson. Slide cues are included in the margins.
Display
Slide 1-2
3 Minutes
Part 1: What is Kindness?
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about a very special word that can make our classroom, our school, and even our homes much happier places. That word is... kindness!"
"What do you think kindness means? When you hear the word 'kindness,' what comes to your mind? Turn and tell your neighbor one idea about what kindness means."
Pause for 30 seconds for students to discuss. Call on a few students to share.
"You've got some great ideas! Kindness is all about being friendly, generous, and considerate. It means doing nice things for others and making them feel good and cared for. When we are kind, we spread happiness, and it makes everyone's day a little brighter!"
Display
Slide 3-5
5 Minutes
Part 2: Exploring Kind Actions
"Now, let's look at some examples of kindness. I'm going to show you some pictures, and I want you to tell me if the action is kind or not, and why."
Slide 3: Sharing
"Is sharing your toys with a friend a kind action? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no!"
Slide 4: Helping
"Someone dropped their books, and a friend is helping them pick them up. Is helping a friend a kind thing to do?"
Slide 5: Listening
"Is listening when someone talks a kind action? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no!"
Activity Cards Interlude:
"Now, we're going to do a quick activity with our Kindness Actions Activity Cards. I'm going to read out a scenario, and you tell me if it's kind or not!"
Display
Slide 6
5 Minutes
Part 3: Game Time!
"Alright, it's time for a fun game! We're going to play 'Spin the Wheel of Kindness!' When it's your turn, you'll spin the wheel, and whatever kind action it lands on, you'll either act it out for us, or tell us how you would do that kind action. Who wants to go first?"
Game Tips:
Call on students who haven't participated yet.
Give specific praise for their examples.
If it lands on "Give a compliment," ask who they'd give it to.
Display
Slide 7
2 Minutes
Conclusion: Be a Kindness Hero!
"Wow, we've learned so much about kindness today! Remember, every single one of you has the power to be a 'Kindness Hero!' By choosing to be kind, you can make our classroom, our school, and even your homes a better, happier place for everyone."
Kindness Actions Activity Sheet Kindness Actions
Name:
Date:
Instructions:
Read each scenario below. Decide if the action is KIND or NOT KIND . Circle your answer and be ready to explain why!
Scenario 1
Maria saw her friend drop all of their crayons. Maria helped her friend pick them up.
Kind
Not Kind
Why?
Scenario 2
Tom snatched a toy from his sister because he wanted to play with it.
Kind
Not Kind
Why?
Scenario 3
During story time, Lily listened quietly and let everyone hear the teacher.
Kind
Not Kind
Why?
Scenario 4
When a new student came to class, Sam smiled and invited them to play.
Kind
Not Kind
Why?
Scenario 5
Jake called his classmate a mean name when he didn't get his way.
Kind
Not Kind
Why?
Spin the Wheel of Kindness Game Spin the Wheel of Kindness!
A fun classroom game to practice spreading happiness.
Instructions for Teachers
Prepare a physical spinner or use an online random picker with the actions listed below. Have students take turns spinning the wheel.
When an action is selected, the student should either act it out for the class or describe how they would perform that kind act in real life.
Encourage a brief discussion after each turn: "How would that make someone else feel?" or "Who could you do this for today?"
Wheel Actions
Give a Compliment
Say something nice about a friend.
Help a Friend
Offer to help someone who needs it.
Share a Toy/Snack
Offer to share something you have.
Polite Words
Say "please" and "thank you."
Listen to a Friend
Pay attention when someone is talking.
Offer a Hug
Give a hug to someone who looks sad.
Clean Up
Help clean up a mess that isn't yours.
Draw a Picture
Create a drawing to make someone smile.
Be Patient
Wait your turn quietly.
Forgive Someone
Let go of anger after a mistake.
Invite to Play
Ask a new friend to join your game.
Cheer Up a Friend
Ask what's wrong and try to help.
