What is Compassion?
Grade
Kindergarten
UNIT
6
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Compassion
Unit 6, Lesson 1, “What is Compassion?” introduces the spelling and definition of the word compassion. Students will learn examples of compassion, provided by the accompanying video and in class activities. Additionally, students will practice the correct spelling of compassion, demonstrate comprehension through a pictorial demonstration, and practice conversation skills by sharing their illustrations with a partner.
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SUGGESTED TIME:
20 minutes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Correctly spell and define compassion
- Demonstrate comprehension by producing a pictorial representation
- Practice conversation skills by sharing pictures with classmates
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Construction paper and scissors
- Video: Sesame Street: Good Neighbors are Compassionate by Sesame Workshop (~2 min)
- Video: Kindness Matters by Nicole — YouTube @Teachinglittlewonderz (~1 min)
- Prohuman Kindergarten Unit 6 Worksheet 1: What is Compassion?
VOCABULARY:
- Compassion: I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them.
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET
CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET
LESSON PROCEDURE
Today we will talk about compassion.
- Write compassion on the board and prompt students to write it on their worksheets.
- Play the video: Sesame Street: Good Neighbors are Compassionate by Sesame Workshop (~2 min)
- Play the video: Kindness Matters by Nicole — YouTube @Teachinglittlewonderz (~1 min)
- Give an example of compassion (e.g., I showed compassion when I saw that my friend was sad. I gave him a hug.)
- Write three sentences on the board and ask students which one shows compassion:
a. When someone is feeling sad, I leave them alone.
b. When I see that someone is crying, I tell them to be quiet.
c. When I see that someone is sad, I ask them what is wrong and how I can help them. - Ask students to draw a picture on their worksheet of how they have shown compassion
- Have students share their pictures with a partner.
- Pass out a piece of construction paper to each student. Have students trace their hands and then cut out their handprints.
- Go around the room asking students for ways they can show compassion, then have each student write their five favorites, one on each paper finger.
KINDERGARTEN UNIT 6 WORKSHEET 1: WHAT IS COMPASSION?
Compassion: I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them.
Write the word compassion:
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Draw a picture of a time you showed compassion:
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