aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Reading
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Kindness
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Kindness in Reading

Objective:

Today, we are going to explore the wonderful theme of Kindness through reading! We'll discover what kindness means and how we can practice it in our everyday lives.

Hook: A Kindness Story Starter

Imagine This... 🌟

Let's start our lesson with a little imagination! Close your eyes for a moment and picture this:

You are playing in the park when you see a friend sitting alone on a swing. They look sad. You remember that feeling of wanting someone to cheer you up. What would you do?

• Would you go over and say, "Hi"?
• Would you invite them to play a game with you?
• Would you share your favorite toy with them?

Take a second to think about it, and now, turn to your neighbor and share your ideas!

Discussion Prompt

After sharing, let’s gather some thoughts.

• What is kindness to you?
• Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you or you were kind to someone else?

Feel free to speak up and share your story! Remember, kindness makes us feel good, like a warm hug from a friend.

Transition to Reading

Now that we've warmed up our hearts and minds, it’s time to dive into our reading for today! We’ll read a story called "The Kindness Tree." As we read, listen carefully for how the characters show kindness to each other and think about how you can show kindness, too!

Let’s take a seat, open our books, and embark on this journey of kindness together! 📖❤️