Lesson Plan
Kindness Crew Session 1
Students will identify unkind behaviors, discuss how those actions make others feel, and learn three simple “Kindness Rules” to guide positive interactions.
Recognizing unkind actions and their emotional impact builds empathy and social skills, fostering a respectful, supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Identify Unkind Behavior
4 minutes
Step 3
Discuss Feelings
4 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Kindness Rules
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
1 minute
Slide Deck
What Is Unkind?
Scenario: Name-Calling
Scenario: Pushing
Scenario: Excluding Someone
How Do These Actions Make People Feel?
Our Kindness Rules
Reflection
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Kindness Crew Session 2
Students will practice applying the three Kindness Rules through guided role‐plays, then reflect on how using kind words and actions can improve friendships.
By actively role‐playing kind and unkind scenarios, students build confidence in using positive social skills, deepen their understanding of empathy, and reinforce respectful interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Review
2 minutes
Step 2
Modeling a Kindness Role‐Play
3 minutes
Step 3
Student Role‐Play Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion & Reflection
2 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet & Closing
1 minute
Slide Deck
Kindness Crew Session 2: Practicing Kindness
Our Kindness Rules
How We’ll Role-Play
Scenario Example
Your Turn to Practice
Reflection Time
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Kindness Crew Session 3
Students will reflect on their use of Kindness Rules, share successes, set personal kindness goals, and celebrate their progress.
Reflecting on achievements reinforces positive behavior, motivates continued kindness, and builds a supportive group identity.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Review
3 minutes
Step 2
Share Kindness Stories
4 minutes
Step 3
Discuss Impact of Kindness
3 minutes
Step 4
Goal Setting Activity
3 minutes
Step 5
Celebrate Kindness
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Kindness Crew Session 3: Reflect & Celebrate
Share Kindness Stories
Before Kindness vs After Kindness
Set Your Next Kindness Goal
Celebrate Kindness!
Script
Worksheet
