Objective
By the end of this lesson, Gatlin will understand the importance of friendship and kindness, and he will be able to identify ways to be a good friend and show kindness to others.
Materials and Prep
- No special materials are needed for this lesson.
- Be ready to engage in conversations about friendship and kindness.
- Prepare to share personal stories about friendship and kindness to encourage Gatlin.
Activities
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Friendship Circle: Sit in a circle and take turns sharing what makes a good friend. Gatlin can talk about his friends and what he likes about them.
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Kindness Jar: Create a "Kindness Jar" where Gatlin can write down kind things he can do for others, like sharing toys or helping clean up. He can decorate the jar with drawings.
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Friendship Role Play: Act out different scenarios of being a friend, like sharing toys or helping someone who is sad. Gatlin can play both roles to understand feelings better.
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Kindness Tree: Draw a tree on a piece of paper. For each kind act Gatlin thinks of or does, he can add a leaf to the tree. This will help him visualize kindness growing!
Talking Points
- "What do you think makes someone a good friend?"
- "Can you think of a time when you were kind to someone? How did it make you feel?"
- "Why is it important to share and help our friends?"
- "How can we show kindness to someone who is feeling sad?"
- "Every time you do something kind, you're making the world a happier place!"