In this lesson, students will explore the interconnectedness of their classroom community and the power of kindness. They will engage in a read-aloud of "How to Be Kind in Kindergarten" and discuss practical ways to practice kindness daily. Students will also learn about the importance of apologizing and asking for help when kindness is lacking.
If possible, begin this lesson with students sitting together in a circle on the carpet or form a circle with their seats to foster community.
A note on the read-aloud: How To Be Kind In Kindergarten is a solid text for this lesson, but any book about kindness or belonging works well as a grounding. If using the read aloud video, please ensure to pre-check it before class, as internet policies may vary among schools, to ensure accessibility.
Students will be using their What’s My Feeling? Handout during this lesson to help with feelings reflection. To save time, they should have it out at the start of the lesson. This handout should be collected at the end of the lesson or kept in a safe place for use in future lessons.