Lesson Plan
Kindness Rocks Lesson Plan
Students will design and paint smooth rocks with uplifting messages or images, then share their creations around campus to promote kindness, empathy, and community engagement.
This lesson nurtures social–emotional growth by encouraging self-expression, positive communication, and peer connection. Painting and sharing kindness rocks fosters empathy, pride in creative work, and a tangible way to spread joy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 3
Painting Activity
25 minutes
Step 4
Drying & Final Details
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Placement Planning
10 minutes
Step 6
Clean-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Kindness Rocks Project
What Is Kindness?
Our Project Goal
Materials You’ll Need
Step 1: Introduction & Discussion
Step 2: Demonstration
Step 3: Painting Activity
Step 4: Reflection & Placement
Step 5: Clean-Up & Next Steps
Thank You & Go Spread Kindness!

Activity

