Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a basic understanding of what slavery is, how it affected people, and the importance of freedom. The student will also learn about kindness and helping others.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons or markers
• Storytime area (a cozy spot for reading)
• A timer for activities
• A comfortable place to sit and talk

Activities

• Story Time:

  Read a simple children's book that touches on themes of freedom and kindness. Discuss the characters and their feelings.

• Freedom Drawing:

  Ask the student to draw a picture of what being free means to them. Encourage them to use bright colors and lots of imagination.

• Kindness Circle:

  Have a discussion about how we can help others. Create a circle on the floor with pillows and talk about ways to be kind and supportive.

• Role Play:

  Act out a simple scenario where one person helps another. This could be sharing toys or helping someone who is sad. This helps to understand empathy.

Talking Points

• "Slavery is when people are not free and have to work without getting to choose. It’s important to be free and happy!"
• "Imagine if you couldn't play or do what you wanted. That’s how some people felt during slavery."
• "Being kind and helping others is very important. We can make the world better by being nice!"
• "Freedom means you can choose what you want to do, like playing or learning new things!"
• "We should always remember to treat everyone with love and respect, just like we want to be treated!"