Lesson Plan

Kindness Lesson Plan

Students will understand how meanness and jealousy can break friendships, practice setting personal boundaries, and use simple “I statements” to express feelings respectfully in conflict situations.

Building empathy and communication skills early helps 1st graders form stronger friendships, resolve conflicts kindly, and gain confidence in expressing their feelings.

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Prep

Prepare Classroom Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Boundaries & I Statements

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Role-Play

12 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Exit Ticket

8 minutes

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Slide Deck

Be Kind, Stay Friends

Lesson Objectives

Why Kindness Matters

Warm-Up Discussion

Chart Our Ideas

What Is a Boundary?

I-Statement Examples

Guided Role-Play

Sample Scenarios

Reflection & Drawing

Share & Celebrate

Closing Reminder

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Activity

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Discussion

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Rubric

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Be Kind, Stay Friends

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