Lesson Title: The Jelly Donut Difference – Kindness
Grade(s): K-5
ASCA Standards:
- PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
- PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences
- PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
Learning Objectives:
- Students will understand the importance of kindness in their family and community
- Students will be able to describe at least three ways that they can be kind to others
Materials:
- The Jelly Donut Difference by Maria Dismondy
- Printouts from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sprinkle-Kindness-Donut-a-FREE-character-building-craftivity-3184528
Lesson:
Begin by explaining what an act of kindness is. Ask your students to predict as a small group how they think a jelly donut can make a difference.
Read The Jelly Donut Difference book.
Discussion:
- How do you think Ms. Marvis feels having her family live far away?
- How did the mama and papa show kindness?
- How did Leah and Dexter show kindness? How can you show kindness to your neighbors?
Use the following Teachers Pay Teachers activity to make donuts and to discuss kindness.
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