Lesson 1
The Power of a Helping Heart
This lesson transforms the concept of helping others into an engaging adventure, where children explore the magic of kindness. Using storytelling and imaginative play, students learn that sharing and helping others, including through organ donation, can be powerful acts of kindness. The focus is NOT on medical procedures but rather on the joy of helping and giving. Teachers should maintain a lighthearted approach, reinforcing positive emotions and curiosity.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 2
Our Superhero Helping Teams
This lesson introduces young learners to the concept of community and how small acts of kindness contribute to making a difference. Through storytelling and interactive activities, students will explore what it means to help others, both in their families and in the wider community. The focus is on engagement and empathy, encouraging children to see themselves as active participants in acts of kindness. Instead of focusing on organ donation directly, the lesson builds foundational ideas around generosity, sharing, and how helping those in need makes people feel good. Teachers should guide discussions with positivity and encouragement, ensuring children feel empowered to contribute to their communities in small but meaningful ways.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 3
Magical Helpers and Their Amazing Tools
This lesson introduces young learners to the important community helpers who care for our bodies, such as doctors and nurses. Through a fun and interactive "what's in the bag?" activity, students will discover the "magical tools" these helpers use, demystifying the medical environment in a positive way. The focus is on building curiosity and trust, framing these professionals as a kind and essential "Helping Team." This lesson reinforces that there are dedicated people who help make the "magical gift" of donation possible, ensuring everything is done with safety and care.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 4
The Greatest Gift: More Time to Play
This lesson helps young learners understand the precious value of time by connecting it to their favourite activities and happiest moments. Through storytelling and a creative "Gift of Time" box activity, students explore how being healthy allows them to enjoy life to the fullest. The lesson gently introduces the concept of organ and tissue donation as the ultimate act of kindness—giving someone the gift of more time for birthdays, play, and family hugs. The focus is on appreciating the joy of everyday moments and understanding donation as a way to share that joy with others.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 5
Sharing the Kindness News
This lesson empowers young learners to become active sharers of the positive messages they have learned about kindness and helping. By taking on the fun role of a "Kindness Reporter," students consolidate their understanding of superheroes, helping teams, and the "magical gift" of donation. The core activity involves creating a take-home "Kindness News" card, which serves as a gentle, child-led tool to spark conversations with family. This approach focuses on building confidence and celebrating the joy of sharing good news, transforming a potentially difficult topic into a positive and empowering experience.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 6
A Superhero's Kind Choice
This lesson introduces young learners to the powerful idea that helping is a choice. Through storytelling and an interactive voting game, students explore different scenarios and celebrate the act of choosing to be kind. The focus is on empowerment and empathy, showing that a superhero's greatest power is their decision to say "yes" to helping. This lesson provides the foundational understanding of consent in a safe and positive way, framing the family's decision to donate as the ultimate brave and loving choice.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 7
A Superhero's Kind Choice
This lesson provides a gentle and creative space for young learners to reflect on the kindness of organ and tissue donation. Through storytelling and a culminating art activity, students explore the powerful emotion of gratitude by creating a symbolic "Thank You" card. The focus is on consolidating all the positive messages from the unit—from the family's kind choice to the gift of more time—and expressing appreciation for this circle of kindness. This lesson allows students to process what they've learned in a heartfelt and positive way, celebrating all the helpers in the donation story.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 8
Planting a Seed of Kindness
This lesson uses the beautiful metaphor of planting a seed to help young learners understand the power of sharing positive stories. Through a hands-on craft activity, students create their own "Kindness Seed," which represents the story of the "magical gift" of donation they have learned. The focus is on empowering children, showing them that their words can help kindness and understanding grow, just like a tiny seed grows into a flower. This lesson transforms the idea of raising awareness into a magical and hopeful activity, reinforcing that by sharing the story of donation, they are helping to make the world a kinder place.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 9
Our Kindness Celebration: A Superhero Song
This final lesson is a joyful celebration that brings together everything young learners have discovered about kindness. Through learning a special "Kindness Superhero Song" and creating their own superhero medals, students will review and celebrate their entire learning journey. The focus is on consolidating the unit's positive messages in a memorable and musical way, reinforcing the students' sense of pride and accomplishment. This lesson provides a powerful and happy conclusion, leaving students with a lasting understanding of their own capacity to be "Kindness Superheroes" in their communities.