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Character Education: SEL Kindness Unit resource is packed full of 60 pages and 25 engaging activities. All cover the SEL concept of KINDNESS. It comes and digital and printable versions AND includes the SEL picture book resource and activity pages for “Will You Be the “I” in Kind? By Julia Cook.
Students will learn about and self-reflect on kindness, compassion, and how to share kindness with others! Kindness activities, art, and worksheets galore!
This Character Education Unit on Kindness can be used for:
Read Aloud Time
SEL Block
Morning Meetings
Whole-Class Discussions
Counselor Lessons
Sub-Plans
Centers/Stations
Small Group interaction
And MORE!
This Character Education: SEL Kindness Unit includes:
SEL Book Companion: Will You Be the “I” in Kind?
Predicting
Theme/Message
Summarizing
Characters/Setting
Text Connections
Writing Prompts
Coloring Page
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The rest of the Character Education Kindness Unit is divided into 5-days’ worth of activities. (However, the teacher can choose how he/she wants to complete or incorporate all of the activities.)
Definition page for Kindness
Quote Analysis- Using quotes about kindness
Golden Rule Writing Prompt
Describe someone in your life that has a kind heart.
10 Kindness Scenario Discussion Questions for teacher
Writing Prompt- Why do you think it’s important to be kind and caring?
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Monday: Be kind to yourself
Kind Acrostic Poem about yourself
Self-Affirmations
Tuesday: Be kind to classmates
“I sprinkle kindness by…” (donut theme)
Writing prompt
Wednesday: Be kind to your friends
Kindness Word Find
Kindness Tree Activity
Thursday: Be kind to your family
Learning how to reply with kindness using kindness comics
Friday: Kindness Wrap-up
“Be Kind” Art
Kindness Counts Game
Caught You Showing Kindness Cards
If you enjoyed this resource, please check out the other SEL picture book resources from-
The Bright Cookie TPT store or The Bright Cookie website.
Diversity:
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners– Diversity / Self Love
Growth Mindset:
Salt in His Shoes- A story about perseverance and a growth mindset.
The Girl Who Made a Million Mistakes– Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Self-Esteem
Kindness:
The Cool Bean– Kindness and including others.
Jelly Donut Difference– Spreading Kindness
Snippets– Reveals the power of kindness and the beauty of being unique/ Math polygon incorporation as well.
Do Unto Otters– A story about manners and The Golden Rule.
How Full is Your Bucket– A story about self-esteem, kindness, the Golden Rule
The Power of Your Words:
Mr. Peabody’s Apples– A story about the “power of your words” and not spreading rumors or gossip
Self-Confidence:
The Smart Cookie– The power of self-confidence
My Magical Dreams- Helping students see the incredible potential inside of them.
Self-Acceptance / Accepting Others:
The Good Egg– Self-Acceptance, Accepting Others, it’s okay not to be perfect
The Bad Seed– Your reputation and past don’t define you; accepting others for who they are, self-reflection.
I Believe I Can– Believing in AND loving yourself.
Friendship / Problem Solving
I’m Not Just a Scribble– Inclusiveness, Friendship, Belonging, Self-Worth
Enemy Pie– Friendship, Problem-Solving, Bullying, Judgement, Respect
Self-Control:
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days– Feelings / Self Control
My Mouth is a Volcano– A story about learning to have self-control with your words and interrupting.
Second Chances:
Being Your Best Self:
Choices / Feelings / Emotions:
My Magical Feelings-Discusses 12 different Feelings. It’s Okay to have feelings; our reaction to them counts!
This Book is Perfect– Mistakes are Okay, Embracing Imperfection
Julia Cook Books:
DIVERSITY:
The Judgmental Flower by Julia Cook- appreciating diversity and valuing the differences in others without judgement.
SELF CONTROL/ PROBLEM SOLVING
Tattle Tongue by Julia Cook- Problem Solving and Self Control
KINDNESS:
Will You be the “I” in Kind? By Julia Cook- a picture book about kindness, empathy, and compassion.
BULLYING:
Bully Beans by Julia Cook- A book to help kids stand up against bullying
INTEGRITY:
The “I” in Integrity – Integrity- Doing the right thing even when no one is looking.
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