Lesson Plan
Kindness Quest Lesson Plan
Students will become Kindness Detectives, decoding clues to complete three creative kindness missions and earn badges, then log and share their compassionate acts.
Framing kindness as a playful detective quest boosts engagement, fosters creative empathy, and helps students see small acts of compassion in new, exciting ways.
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Prep
Organize Detective Gear
5 minutes
Step 1
I Will: Mission Briefing
2 minutes
Step 2
We Will: Decode a Clue Together
2 minutes
Step 3
Direct Instruction
3 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 5
Independent Practice
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome, Kindness Detectives!
I Will: Mission Briefing
We Will: Decode a Clue Together
Direct Instruction: Example Missions
Guided Practice: Mission Zones
Independent Practice: Final Mission
Case Closed: Badge Awards!
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