Unity Orange Shirt Day Activities Each Kindness Real Aloud with Game SEL Social

Make Unity Day and Orange Shirt Day impactful for your students with this engaging and thoughtful resource based on Jacqueline Woodson's powerful book, Each Kindness. Perfect for grades 3-5, this resource offers a complete lesson plan packed with meaningful activities that teach kindness, empathy, and inclusion—key themes for social-emotional learning.

Designed to foster classroom discussions on kindness and the ripple effect of our actions, these activities are ideal for celebrating Unity Day, Orange Shirt Day, and any day dedicated to promoting kindness and acceptance. Your students will reflect deeply on how their actions impact others while building crucial social-emotional skills in a way that is engaging, interactive, and memorable.

What’s Included:

• Comprehension Questions that dive into the themes of kindness, exclusion, regret, and the ripple effect.
• Vocabulary Words & Definitions from the story to build understanding of key terms like kindness, regret, and compassion.
• Seize It Game : This game is designed to reinforce the message of the story while promoting teamwork and positive behavior in your classroom.

Perfect For:

• Unity Day and Orange Shirt Day Activities – Use this resource to promote the themes of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion on these special days.
• Kindness Activities – These interactive games and reflections are perfect for fostering a kind, inclusive classroom community all year long.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities – Teach empathy, kindness, and self-awareness with this comprehensive, story-based lesson plan.
• Classroom Discussions – Engage students with thoughtful questions and activities that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their behavior toward others.

Why You'll Love It:

• Promotes meaningful discussions about kindness and inclusion
• Encourages students to reflect on their actions and practice empathy
• Perfect for both Unity Day and Orange Shirt Day, as well as social-emotional learning lessons throughout the year
• Engaging, easy-to-implement activities that require minimal prep

Help your students make a positive impact, one kind act at a time, with this powerful, thought-provoking resource. Ideal for Unity Day, Orange Shirt Day, and beyond, Each Kindness is the perfect book to teach essential life skills in kindness, compassion, and inclusion.