Lesson 1
The Domino Effect of Kindness
This lesson introduces students to the powerful idea that one generous choice can create a ripple of positive change throughout the community. By exploring the concept of altruism and using a visual “Domino Effect” demonstration, students discover how a single organ or tissue donation can save multiple lives and uplift countless others. Through guided discussion, mathematical reasoning, and systems thinking activities, students begin to understand kindness not only as a feeling, but as a meaningful civic action. The focus is on helping students grasp the enormous impact one person’s decision can have on families, friends, and society. This lesson sets the foundation for the Year 6 unit by inspiring curiosity, empathy, and a deeper appreciation of community wellbeing.
“If you don’t have access to any of the books mentioned, you can substitute any picture book about kindness or sharing.”
Lesson 2
Community Campaigns:
The Power of Perspective
This lesson builds students’ understanding of diversity and empathy by showing how different people in a community have unique values, questions, and perspectives. Through a series of investigative activities, students learn how kindness becomes more powerful when messages are shaped with respect and understanding. Working with audience profile cards, students explore how factors such as family, culture, tradition, and safety influence the way people interpret information. The focus is on developing clear, empathetic communication skills so students can design positive, fact-based messages for different audiences. By learning to listen first and tailor their message, students discover how empathy strengthens relationships and helps kindness reach further into the community.
“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.