Lesson Plan
Kindness Counts Lesson Plan
Students will define kindness, understand its importance, and practice simple acts of kindness through discussion, scenarios, and reflection.
Teaching kindness promotes empathy, builds a positive classroom community, and helps students develop essential social–emotional skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Kindness
5 minutes
Step 2
Why Kindness Matters
5 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Kindness Pledge
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Kindness Quest
What Is Kindness?
Why Kindness Matters
Kindness Quest Scenarios
Reflection Time
Kindness Pledge
Lesson Plan
Kindness Quest Lesson Plan
Students will define kindness, explore its impact on themselves and others, and practice simple acts of kindness through discussion, scenario work, and personal reflection.
This lesson builds empathy, fosters a positive classroom community, and strengthens students’ social–emotional skills by showing how small acts can make a big difference.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Kindness
5 minutes
Step 2
Impact of Kindness
5 minutes
Step 3
Kindness Quest Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Kindness Pledge and Closure
5 minutes
Worksheet
Reading
Activity
