Kindness Masterpieces Facilitation Guide
Kindness Masterpieces
Facilitation Guide
Tier 2 Social-Emotional Learning
Time
15 Minutes
Audience
3rd Grade Students
Objective
Define acts of kindness and express empathy through collaborative art.
The Art of Empathy
Practicing kindness helps students build a positive classroom community, develop empathy, and understand the impact of their actions on others. By visualizing kindness as art, students see it as an intentional, creative, and beautiful choice.
Prep Work
- Review the Kindness Art Slides and discussion prompts.
- Gather large paper or poster board and various art supplies (markers, glitter, glue).
- Print the Kindness Canvas Worksheet for each student.
Supply List
- Whiteboard/Projector
- Slide Deck
- Large paper or poster board
- Markers, crayons, pencils
- Glitter, glue, stickers
Instructional Blueprint
1
Introduction & Warm-Up
2 MIN
Begin with a quick discussion: "What does 'kindness' mean to you?" (Use Slide 1). Explain that today, they will explore how kindness can be like a work of art.
"Think of kindness as a color we add to the room. How does it change the picture?"
2
Defining Kindness
3 MIN
Show Slide 2. Discuss examples of kindness, big and small, in daily life (family, school, neighborhood).
Discussion Prompts:
- How does kindness make you feel when you give it?
- How does it make you feel when you receive it?
3
Kindness as Art Activity
8 MIN
Introduce the Kindness Canvas. Explain that each student will add their ideas of kindness to a shared piece of 'art' or their own worksheet.
Guide students to draw or write acts of kindness they can do or have seen. Encourage them to use vibrant colors and creative shapes to represent the "feeling" of kindness.
4
Wrap-Up & Share
2 MIN
Have students briefly share one idea from their canvas. Reinforce the idea that every act of kindness adds beauty to our world (Slide 3).
"Your kindness creates a masterpiece!"
Kindness is a Work of Art Slides
Kindness: A Work of Art
What does kindness mean to you?
Teacher Note: Welcome students and introduce the theme. Ask them to think about what kindness means and share their initial thoughts. Encourage a few responses.
What Does Kindness Look Like?
Think about acts of kindness:
- In your family
- At school
- In your neighborhood
How does kindness make you feel?
Teacher Note: Display this slide. Facilitate a discussion on different acts of kindness. Ask students for examples they've seen or done. Explore the emotions associated with both giving and receiving kindness.
Your Kindness: A Masterpiece!
"Every act of kindness adds beauty to our world."
Go out and create your masterpiece today!
Teacher Note: Conclude the lesson by emphasizing that every act of kindness contributes to a more beautiful world. Connect it back to the art project they just completed, highlighting that their kindness makes a masterpiece.
Kindness Canvas Activity
Artist Name
Date
Kindness Masterpieces
Your Kindness Canvas
Just like an artist uses colors and shapes to create a beautiful picture, you can use your actions to create a beautiful world! Today, you will create your own "Kindness Canvas" to show all the wonderful ways you can be kind.
1
Think
Think of acts of kindness at school, home, or with friends.
2
Create
Draw pictures or write words that show your acts of kindness.
3
Personalize
Use colors, shapes, and words to make it unique and beautiful!
Draw or write your acts of kindness here...
"Every act of kindness, big or small, adds beauty to our world."
