Kindness Counts Campaign
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use our words, actions, and art to spread kindness and make a positive difference in our classroom and beyond?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How can our words and actions make a difference in our classroom?
- Why is it important to be kind to others?
- What does kindness look like, sound like, and feel like?
- How can we show kindness through art and language?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will demonstrate refined language and manners through kind actions and words.
- Students will create artwork that promotes kindness.
- Students will identify and describe the qualities of kindness.
- Students will understand the impact of their words and actions on others.
- Students will collaborate to plan and implement a kindness campaign.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsKindness Mystery Box
A large, intriguing box arrives in the classroom labeled "Handle with Kindness." Inside are objects that represent different acts of kindness (a blanket for comfort, a seed for growth, aBand-Aid for healing). Students explore the items and discuss what kindness means to them, sparking curiosity about how they can spread kindness in their school.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Kindness Word Jar
Students start a "Kindness Word Jar" to collect and practice using kind words.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA decorated jar filled with kindness words and a classroom culture of using kind language.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsRefine language and manners through practicing kind words. Focuses on Learning Goal: Students will demonstrate refined language and manners through kind actions and words.Kindness Action Plan
Students plan and carry out small acts of kindness within the classroom.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA classroom log or chart documenting acts of kindness and reflections on their impact.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsRefine manners through performing kind actions. Focuses on Learning Goal: Students will demonstrate refined language and manners through kind actions and words. Also, supports the learning goal: Students will understand the impact of their words and actions on others.Kindness Poster Design
Students design posters to promote kindness around the school.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA set of visually appealing posters promoting kindness.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCreate artwork that promotes kindness. Focuses on Learning Goal: Students will create artwork that promotes kindness. Also, supports the learning goal: Students will collaborate to plan and implement a kindness campaign.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioKindness Campaign Portfolio Rubric
Kindness Word Jar
Assessment of the student's ability to identify, decorate, and practice using kind words to create a positive classroom environment.Word Choice and Decoration
Effectiveness of selecting and decorating words that promote positive feelings and kindness.
Exemplary
4 PointsSelects a wide range of impactful and meaningful words; decorates words with great attention to detail and creativity, making each word visually appealing and inspiring.
Proficient
3 PointsSelects appropriate and positive words; decorates words neatly and with some creativity, making them pleasant to look at.
Developing
2 PointsSelects a few simple words; decorates words with minimal effort or creativity, but the words are still legible.
Beginning
1 PointsSelects very few words or struggles to choose appropriate words; decoration is minimal or absent, and the words may be difficult to read.
Practical Application
The extent to which the student uses the words in daily interactions.
Exemplary
4 PointsConsistently and naturally uses a variety of kind words in daily interactions, demonstrating a strong understanding of their impact and inspiring others to do the same.
Proficient
3 PointsFrequently uses kind words in daily interactions, showing a good understanding of their importance and making a positive impact on the classroom environment.
Developing
2 PointsOccasionally uses kind words when prompted, showing some awareness of their value but needing reminders to use them regularly.
Beginning
1 PointsRarely uses kind words, even when prompted, showing limited awareness of their impact on others and requiring significant encouragement.
Kindness Action Plan
Assessment of the student's ability to plan, perform, and reflect on acts of kindness, demonstrating an understanding of their impact on others.Action and Planning
Quality and thoughtfulness of the planned and executed act of kindness.
Exemplary
4 PointsPlans and executes an exceptionally thoughtful and impactful act of kindness that demonstrates a deep understanding of others' needs and goes above and beyond expectations.
Proficient
3 PointsPlans and executes a meaningful act of kindness that positively impacts another person and demonstrates a good understanding of kindness.
Developing
2 PointsPlans and attempts to execute an act of kindness, but the impact may be limited or the planning may lack detail.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to plan or execute an act of kindness, showing limited understanding of what kindness entails.
Reflection and Sharing
Depth and insightfulness of the student's reflection on the impact of their action.
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides a deeply insightful and articulate reflection on the impact of their action, demonstrating a profound understanding of empathy and the ripple effect of kindness.
Proficient
3 PointsShares clear and thoughtful reflections on the impact of their action, demonstrating an understanding of how their kindness affected others.
Developing
2 PointsShares basic reflections on their action, but may struggle to articulate the impact on others or offer detailed insights.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to reflect on their action or share meaningful insights about the impact on others.
Kindness Poster Design
Assessment of the student's ability to create visually appealing and effective posters that promote kindness and positive messages.Visual Appeal and Creativity
Attractiveness and originality of the poster design.
Exemplary
4 PointsCreates an exceptionally visually appealing and creative poster that effectively captures the essence of kindness and draws the viewer in with its unique design.
Proficient
3 PointsCreates a visually appealing and creative poster that clearly promotes kindness and uses colors and images effectively.
Developing
2 PointsCreates a poster with some visual appeal, but the design may be simplistic or lack creativity, and the message of kindness may not be immediately clear.
Beginning
1 PointsCreates a poster with limited visual appeal, and the design may be confusing or poorly executed, with little to no clear message of kindness.
Message Clarity and Impact
Effectiveness of the poster in conveying a clear and impactful message of kindness.
Exemplary
4 PointsConveys a profoundly impactful and clear message of kindness that inspires positive action and resonates deeply with the viewer, using powerful imagery and text.
Proficient
3 PointsConveys a clear and impactful message of kindness that promotes positive feelings and actions, using appropriate imagery and text.
Developing
2 PointsAttempts to convey a message of kindness, but the message may be unclear or lack impact, and the imagery and text may be only partially effective.
Beginning
1 PointsFails to convey a clear message of kindness, and the poster may be confusing or irrelevant to the theme.