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Lesson Plan

Forgiveness of Others

Forgiveness is an important skill to cultivate. In this lesson, students will hear a story about forgiveness, practice forgiveness through breathing and discussion, and create a craft that includes words of forgiveness.
Grade
Kindergarten
First Grade
Subject
Social emotional
Mindfulness
View aligned standards
SL.1.1.a

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to define the word "forgiveness," practice forgiveness techniques, and color and create a hand with "forgiveness fingers."

Introduction

(10 minutes)
  • Bring students together in a circle, either seated or standing.
  • Ask, "Has a friend ever made you sad or upset? What happened?"
  • Take 2–3 responses from the class. Try to make connections between students' comments.
  • Ask, "Has anyone forgiven a friend or someone who made you sad? What was that like?"
  • Take 2–3 responses. Try to make connections between students' comments.
  • Give an appropriate example of a time when someone has forgiven you in your life.
  • Explain how you felt when you were forgiven. Now share an appropriate example of when you've forgiven someone else.
  • Ask, "What is forgiveness?"