Lesson Plan

Stop, Think, Be Kind Lesson Plan

Students will recognize how words can hurt or help and practice sharing kindness by writing and collecting kind messages in a classroom Kindness Jar.

Making kindness tangible through a shared jar activity reinforces empathy, celebrates positive interactions, and builds a supportive classroom environment.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Define and Compare

5 minutes

Step 3

Kindness Heart Jar Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

10 minutes

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Stop, Think, Be Kind

Warm-Up Discussion

Judgmental vs. Kind Words

Role-Play Practice

Reflection and Sharing

Closing & Daily Reminder

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Stop, Think, Be Kind

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