Lesson Plan

Kindness Counts

Students will define kindness, identify examples of kind and unkind behaviors, and create a personal kindness pledge to foster empathy and cooperation in their classroom.

Building understanding of kindness helps 1st graders develop empathy, positive social skills, and a supportive classroom community. These foundations improve peer relationships and emotional well-being.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Kindness

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Sorting Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Personal Kindness Pledge

8 minutes

Step 4

Share and Commit

5 minutes

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Kindness Counts

What Is Kindness?

Scenario Sorting Activity

Example Scenarios

Your Kindness Pledge

Share & Commit

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