What would you do?
A friend shares their crayons with you. What would you say or do?
Say “Thank you!”
Smile and show appreciation
Use the crayons carefully and return them when you’re done
Name one person you are thankful for and why.
“I’m thankful for my mom because she helps me.”
“I’m thankful for my friend because they play with me.”
“I’m thankful for my teacher because they help me learn.”
True or False — You should only be kind to your best friends
False!
Possible Student Explanations:
You should be kind to everyone.
Kindness includes classmates, new friends, and people you don’t know well.
Should we run in the hallways?
No
It’s not safe
We walk to keep everyone from getting hurt
You lost in a game - how can you still show kindness?
Congratulate the other players for winning.
Say “Good game!”
Congratulate the winner
Stay positive and not get upset at others
Try again next time
Name one thing you're thankful for at school.
Books
Recess
My classroom
Lunch
My classmates
Technology/Chromebooks
Pencils or supplies
Name two ways to show kindness without using words
Smiling
Helping someone clean up
Holding the door
Sharing supplies
Giving a high-five or thumbs-up
Including someone in a game
Should we share food with friends at school?
No
Allergies - need to keep everyone safe
Everyone needs to eat their own snack/lunch
You see two classmates arguing. What could you do to help the situation in a kind way?
Remind them to use kind words
Get a teacher if they need help solving the problem
Encourage them to take turns or calm down
Describe how you can thank someone without saying "thank you."
Give a smile
Give a high-five
Write a note or draw a picture
Do something kind in return
Help them with something
Give a thumbs-up
Say one kind thing you can do for a friend at recess
Invite them to play
Let them take a turn first
Help them if they fall or get hurt
Cheer them on
Share a toy or ball
What should you do if you accidentally bump into someone?
Say “Sorry”
Make sure they’re okay
Be more careful next time
Your teacher helps you when you're stuck. How can you show gratitude?
Say thank you. Say I appreciate your help.
Say “Thank you for helping me!”
Show that you’re trying your best
Smile or give a thumbs-up
Keep working with a good attitude
What does it mean to "show gratitude"?
Showing you appreciate something or someone
Letting people know you’re thankful
Noticing when others help you
Using kind words or actions to show appreciation
What is one way you can show kindness when someone makes a mistake?
Say “It’s okay”
Help them fix it
Encourage them to try again
Don’t laugh or tease them
Be patient and understanding
If you need help and the teacher is busy with another student, what is a respectful choice you can make?
Raise your hand and wait
Try what you can on your own first
Ask a nearby classmate if that’s allowed
You notice a classmate is having a bad day and looks upset. What would you do to show kindness or support, even if you're not sure what's wrong?
Ask “Are you okay?” or “Do you want to talk?”
Sit with them so they’re not alone
Offer a kind word or compliment
Get an adult if they seem really upset
Share a time someone helped you recently — what did they do, and how did it make you feel thankful
“A friend helped me with my work, and it made me feel happy.”
“Someone included me at recess and it made me feel welcomed.”
“My teacher explained something I didn’t understand and it made me feel supported.”
“My sibling helped me clean up and it made me feel cared for.”
Name a kind action you can do for your classroom community — something that helps everyone rather than just one friend.
Help clean up shared spaces
Organize books or supplies
Be a quiet role model during lessons
Push in chairs
Help pass out materials
Be welcoming to new students
What’s one way you can show responsibility in the classroom without anyone reminding you?
Clean up your area
Put materials away
Start morning work right away
Push in your chair
Follow the schedule and routines
Be prepared with your supplies