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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Materials
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

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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Warm Up


Cool Down

