Lesson Plan

Kindness Kickoff Lesson Plan

Students will explore empathy by discussing how others feel in various scenarios and collaboratively design kind actions to build a supportive classroom community.

Teaching empathy and kindness early strengthens peer connections, reduces misunderstandings, and fosters a positive, inclusive environment where every student feels valued.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussion on Empathy

8 minutes

Step 3

Team Kindness Activity

12 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Kindness Kickoff

Our Goal Today

Warm-Up: Share a Kind Moment

What Is Empathy?

Empathy Scenario

Team Kindness Activity

Reflect & Share

Kindness Pledge

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Worksheet

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Project Guide

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Cool Down

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Kindness Kickoff

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Kylie Taniguchi

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