Lesson Plans
Some of our lesson plans feature 21st-century learning skills, easily adaptable for technology-enhanced education. Other plans use simple supplies to link learning and kindness. Whatever your needs, these plans will spark ideas and kind action in your classroom.
Browse through all lesson plans or select lesson plans by age or curriculum area. For still more ideas, visit the Classroom to Community pages for videos, lesson plans and discussion guides.
All Levels / General
Some ideas work for everyone! Scroll through our list of kindness lesson plans that are appropriate for all ages and/or for general occasions. You’ll see ideas for holidays and school-wide activities. Click on “Read more” to see the full lesson plan, or use our links to share an idea with colleagues.
Arts and Crafts
When you want to express kindness through creativity, these lesson plans are just the thing. Click on “Read more” to see the full lesson plan, or use our links to share an idea with colleagues.
Elementary School
The elementary years are the perfect time to plant the seeds of kind thought. These lessons are easy to use, or let them spur your school’s ideas. Click on “Read more” to see the full lesson plan, or use our links to share an idea with colleagues.
Middle School
Early adolescents are learning how to treat others with true kindness and respect. Foster their sense of consideration with these lessons, created just for them. Click on “Read more” to see the full lesson plan, or use our links to share an idea with colleagues.
Reading and Writing
Literature is a mirror of our society. These lessons demonstrate that books, reading and writing can inspire us to follow the calling of our higher selves. Click on “Read more” to see the full lesson plan, or use our links to share an idea with colleagues.
Service Projects
Children and communities often find powerful kindness lessons in service learning. Click on “Read more” to see the full lesson plan, or use our links to share an idea with colleagues. For more ideas, visit our Classroom to Community pages.
