Lesson 2 - I Show Care and Love Others by being Kind

Analyze and differentiate the pictures that convey kindness from those that do not show acts of kindness

Discuss some ways to develop kindness

The learners are able to show ways of expressing kindness to others adopting the “domino kindness effect” starting from oneself, home, school, community, and other places.

MATERIALS TO BRING: (the teacher will tell when you can bring these)

1. Sticky notes (small)

2. Marker

"KINDNESS CARD" Activity

Each student will create a kindness card for a classmate. They should write or draw something positive and kind on the card. 

Think about a classmate and write or draw something kind on the card. Encourage them to be specific and thoughtful in their messages. For example, they could mention something they appreciate about the person or recall a positive memory. 

After creating the cards, have students walk around the room to exchange their kindness cards with a classmate. Remind them to do so quietly and with a smile. 

• How does it feel to receive a kindness card?

• How did it feel to create and give a kindness card?

• Why is it important to express kindness to others?

Kids Explain: Kindness (youtube.com) 

1. Understand what kindness is and is not.

Kindness is:

a. showing genuine care to the people around you;

b. doing the best for them; and

c. showing of acceptance, patience, trust, loyalty, and gratitude to the person.

It is not kindness when a person is:

a. pretending to care for someone;

b. showing insincerity or lack of genuine concern for others;

c. displaying motivated politeness and superficial etiquette;

d. being nice to others, while thinking these people will give him or her what he or she wants in life; and

e. controlling a person and not thinking of the bad effects it may bring.

2. Be kind to yourself so that:

a. your genuine kindness to others will radiate to them;

b. you can give space to work on things about yourself that you are not happy with; and

c. you can prevent projecting negative attitude to other people.

3. Be present.

One of the best gifts of kindness you can offer a person is your immediate response and presence, and listening with care and sincere attention to him or her. Take time to connect with people face to face or through phone call.

4. Be happy, joyful, and grateful.

These emotions allow you to see the goodness in every person that you meet.

5. Reflect on the kindness of other people.

Cherish and remember how other people’s kindness made your day special and memorable. Keep in your heart the true and sincere people who expressed their untiring love for you.

6. Cultivate kindness for the good of your own health.

Do one thing that shows kindness for someone every day. Be kind, friendly, and compassionate when interacting with someone. Showing kindness to others gives back in return a good sense of well-being and connection to a person which makes one feel better in his or her mental and physical health condition.

7. Practice the “domino kindness effect.”

Studies show that acts of kindness have positive and satisfactory effects on people’s health and well-being. The person who shows kindness to others (the giver), the one receiving kindness or (the receiver), and those observers or witnesses of the kind acts experience:

1. more happiness;

2. higher energy;

3. higher optimism and positive outlook in life; and

4. healthier mind and body.

Children who learn values like love, compassion, respect, empathy, and kindness in both words and actions can have a positive impact on the community they live in. It is proven that young children who were taught and raised to understand the value of kindness are less likely to become bully or violent. They do not easily get into trouble or conflict.

As a person shows kind acts to another, it creates and builds more kindness shown to different kinds of people. Our family members, classmates, friends, teachers, and others are part of our everyday lives. Recognizing and reaching out to others increase one’s level of self-worth.

You can show simple acts of kindness by:

1. smiling more often at others;

2. giving at least five honest compliments daily to others;

3. seeing the goodness in others projects a positive way of life;

4. taking time out to volunteer by rendering free service to the needy like helping in the feeding programs and other community projects in your barangay;

5. saying “thank you” to your parents or other persons who raised and helped you to overcome problems in your studies;

6. surprising them with a thank-you card or note to let them know you appreciate them; and

7. lifting up their spirit especially if they are sick.

QUESTIONS:

1. What have you learned from the lesson?

2. In your own words, what is the meaning of kindness?

3. How can you show kindness to your friends, classmates or even to strangers?

4. What do we mean when we say "domino effect of kindness"?

Science -  Connect kindness to environmental stewardship, discussing how taking care of the environment is an act of kindness towards future generations. 

Physical Education:

• Team Building: Engage in team-building activities that promote cooperation and kindness. Discuss the importance of working together and supporting each other.

The learners can show kindness moving forward to anyone around them without expecting something in return.

How will you show acts of kindness in the given situation? Write your answer in the space provided.

1. You saw some of your classmates in the library who are noisy because they cannot find the right book for their research.

2. Your family had a general cleaning in your house. You found out that there are plenty of clothes, books, and toys that you do not need anymore.

3. You and your classmates always drop your trash or wrappers of sandwiches along the streets that you pass by in going home.

4. For a week now, you have observed that your mother is not feeling well but still prepares the things you need at home and in school.

5. Your parents promised that you would be celebrating your ninth birthday next month. But a week ago, the family spent a lot for your father's hospitalization.

6. You saw an old lady who is having a hard time bringing all her groceries. While she's walking, one bag fell off. You are also bringing with you your own bag of grocery. What would you do?

7. Upon arriving in the room, you saw your classmate crying because he was being bullied by your classmates.

8. Your friend is going through something hard but he needs to finish his Math assignment which he didn't understand because he was absent yesterday.

9. You found out that your younger sister is wasting pieces of paper when in fact you can donate it in the "Recycle Me" area.

10. You observed that your father is not feeling well since yesterday but still drives you to school and even fetch you after school.