Warm Hearts Slides Heart Warmers Lesson 1: Introduction
Cozy Hearts
Let's explore the warm, glowing feeling of thankfulness inside us!
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Teacher Cue: "Welcome, friends! Put a hand on your chest. Do you feel your heartbeat? Today we are going to learn how to make our hearts feel cozy, warm, and happy."
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Mindful Moment Heartbeat Breathing
Heartbeat Breathing
🌬️ Breathe in: Imagine breathing in warm, golden sunshine.
😊 Breathe out: Send a soft smile down to your heart.
BREATHE
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Teacher Cue: "Let’s try this together 3 times. Breathe in through your nose... feel the warm air... breathe out and let your shoulders drop. Feel that nice quiet inside."
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New Concept What is Gratitude?
What is Thankfulness?
It is a warm, happy glow in your heart when you think about the good things and kind people in your life.
☀️ Warm & Cozy
💖 Sweet & Soft
✨ Happy Jar
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Teacher Cue: "Think of gratitude like a happy light that wakes up inside you. It tells your body that you feel safe, loved, and glad."
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Body Map How Our Bodies Feel It
Where do you feel thankfulness?
Our Chest
A warm, soft, cozy glow that feels like a hug from the inside.
Our Face
A big, bright smile that spreads to our eyes and cheeks.
Our Energy
Feeling bubbly, light, and excited to say "Thank you!"
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Teacher Cue: "Let's tap our chests, touch our smiling cheeks, and wiggle our happy fingers! Can you feel how gratitude makes your whole body feel soft and warm?"
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Cozy Storytime Introducing Our Character
Penny's Glowing Heart
Penny is a little penguin who lives in the cold, blue snow. But whenever someone is nice to her, or she notices something beautiful...
✨ Her yellow heart-tummy begins to glow warm and bright! ✨
GLOWING
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Teacher Cue: "Penny lives in a chilly place, but her gratitude keeps her warm. Let's find out how Penny shares her heart-warmth in our storybook today!"
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Sharing Circle Class Conversation
Your Turn to Glow!
Close your eyes. Think of someone who makes you feel safe, happy, or loved.
What is one thing you want to say "Thank You" for?
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Teacher Cue: "Let’s share in our circle. You can start with: 'I feel warm inside when I think about...' and let's watch everyone's happy glowing smiles!"
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Pennys Cozy Glow Storybook Shared Reading Story
Penny's Cozy Glow
Written for First Grade Gratitude Lessons
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1. The Cold Ice World
Penny the Penguin lived in a land of cold, blue ice. The wind went "Whoosh!" and the snow was chilly. But Penny had a special secret. Deep inside her tummy, she had a warm, golden heart. Whenever she felt thankful, that heart would start to glow!
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2. Grandma's Gift
One day, Grandma Penguin knitted Penny a soft, bright red scarf to keep her neck warm. Penny wrapped it around herself. She felt so loved and lucky. Suddenly, her tummy felt super cozy. Blink, blink! A bright yellow glow began to shine right through her feathers!
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3. Helping Barnaby
Later, Penny saw her friend Barnaby dropping his yummy lunch. Penny walked over and shared three of her silver fish. Barnaby smiled and said, "Thank you, Penny!" Penny's heart glowed so bright that the snow around them melted into tiny happy sparkles.
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Discussion Spark: "Why did Penny's heart start to glow when she wore her red scarf? How did Barnaby make Penny's heart glow? When does your heart feel warm?"
My Cozy Heart
I can share my gratitude glow!
Name:
Date:
Step 1: Draw Your Warm Heart
Think of someone or something that makes you feel happy, safe, and warm inside. Draw them inside the cozy glowing heart below!
Step 2: Write Your Warm Words
Fill in the blank lines to share your thankfulness.
I feel warm inside when I think about:
Kindness Catchers Slides Heart Warmers Lesson 2: Outer Focus
Kindness Catchers
Let's train our eyes to spot helpers and learn the magic of saying thank you!
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Teacher Cue: "Hello, Kindness Catchers! Today we are shifting our focus outward. We are going to look around our classroom, playground, and homes to catch people being kind!"
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Warm Up Last Time's Glow
Remember the Glow?
In our last lesson, we learned that gratitude feels like a warm, glowing balloon inside our chests.
How do we turn that glow up? We do it by noticing the kind things others do for us!
Grateful & Ready
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Teacher Cue: "Let's put our hands on our hearts again. Do you remember Penny's glowing tummy? Today, we are going to learn how other people's kindness helps our warm glow grow."
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Eye Spy Spotting the Helpers
What is a Kindness Catcher?
It is a super detective who looks for people doing helpful, sweet, or friendly things.
✨ Kindness isn't always loud—sometimes it is quiet and small! ✨
KINDNESS DETECTIVE Looking for warm moments
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Teacher Cue: "Think about your magnifying glass! A kindness catcher doesn't look for mistakes. They look for helpers. Let's see some helper moments on the next slide!"
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Spot the helper Is this Kindness?
Let's Spot the Kindness Moments!
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The Toy Share
A classmate sees you sitting alone and hands you a toy to play with.
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The Door Holder
Someone holds the heavy library door open when your hands are full.
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The Nice Friend
You trip on the playground and a classmate asks if you are okay.
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Teacher Cue: "Look at these three cards! Thumbs up if you think these are kindness moments. Let’s pick one and talk about how it makes you feel."
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Warm Words Magic Formula
The Happy Thank-You Formula!
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Say their Name
"Sasha..."
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Say what they did
"Thank you for sharing your green marker..."
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Say how you feel
"It made me feel happy and included!"
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Kindness Catchers Scenario Cards Printable Activity
Kindness Catchers Game
Lesson 2: Group Sorting
Grade 1 • Social-Emotional Learning
Teacher Guide: Cut out these cards. Give one set to each small group. Have students read the scenarios together and sort them into two piles: 🌟 Kindness Caught! or 🛑 Oops, Not This Time .
Card A
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The Sweet Snack
You dropped your red apple on the dusty playground floor. Your classmate Leo saw and gave you half of his delicious, warm cookie.
Your Group's Choice:
🌟 Yes 🛑 No
Card B
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Cutting in Line
You are waiting very quietly for your turn on the bright yellow slide. A student runs past you and jumps right to the front of the line.
Your Group's Choice:
🌟 Yes 🛑 No
Card C
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Falling Backpack
Your backpack falls off its hook and spills everything. A classmate runs over and quietly helps you pack up all your homework folders.
Your Group's Choice:
🌟 Yes 🛑 No
Card D
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Taking blocks
You are building a tall castle with plastic blocks. Another student walks up and grabs the bin of blocks right out of your hands without asking.
Your Group's Choice:
🌟 Yes 🛑 No
✂️ Cut along dashed lines to separate cards ✂️
Kindness Cards Set B
Practice your three-step thank-you formula!
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Card E
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Crayon Share
You cannot find your yellow crayon and your drawing is almost done. Mia hands you her yellow crayon and smiles, saying, "You can use mine first!"
Your Group's Choice:
🌟 Yes 🛑 No
Card F
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Playground Fall
You trip on a tree root and your knee feels sore. Lucas runs over, holds out his hand, and walks with you all the way to the nurse's office.
Your Group's Choice:
🌟 Yes 🛑 No
Card G
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Bumping Chairs
Someone bumps their desk chair directly into your back. They do not turn around or say anything and keep walking out to recess.
Your Group's Choice:
🌟 Yes 🛑 No
Card H
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A Nice Word
You feel sad because you lost your favorite eraser. Nora sits next to you on the rug and says, "I really love your drawing of Penny!"
Kindness Detective Kit Interactive Activity
Kindness Detective Badges
Color, cut out, and wear your official detective badge!
Kinesthetic Activity: "The Thank-You Tag"
Before starting the scavenger hunt, have students wear their badges and gather in a circle. Hand one student a ball of warm yellow/orange yarn. That student holds the end, gently rolls the ball to a classmate across the circle, and says: "Thank you, [Name], for being [kind adjective]!"
The receiving student holds a piece of the string and rolls the ball to another friend. By the end, the class will have woven a beautiful, physical "Gratitude Web" showing how we are all connected by our warm feelings!
Badge 1
KINDNESS DETECTIVE
I Spot Helpers!
Officer Name:
Badge 2
KINDNESS DETECTIVE
I Spot Helpers!
Officer Name:
Badge 3
KINDNESS DETECTIVE
I Spot Helpers!
Officer Name:
Badge 4
KINDNESS DETECTIVE
I Spot Helpers!
Officer Name:
✂️ Cut along dashed lines and pin/tape on your shirt ✂️
Classroom Kindness Hunt
Work with a partner to complete this mission!
Detectives:
Date:
Your Mission:
Walk quietly around your classroom with your partner. Keep your detective eyes open! Can you check off all 5 secret gratitude spots below? Remember: student work areas must be written clearly on the lines!
🎒 Spot 1: The Neat Shelf
Find a backpack shelf, coat hook, or cubby area that is clean, quiet, and neatly organized. Who helped keep it neat today?
Write Name:
😊 Spot 2: The Big Smile
Spot a classmate or teacher who is sharing a bright, warm smile. What made them smile?
Write Name:
🤝 Spot 3: The Helper
Catch someone doing a small helpful action (like picking up a pencil, holding a book, or sharing crayons).
Write Action:
📚 Spot 4: Cozy Library Corner
Go to your class reading area. Find a book that makes you feel happy, warm, and thankful. What is the title?
Book Title:
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Our Detective Pledge: "We promise to keep our eyes open for kindness, to say thank you with cozy words, and to make our classroom a warm, safe home for everyone."