2nd Grade  Unit Introduction 

 

Sub-Concepts Covered: Fairness, Kindness 

 
Kindness in the Classroom lessons teach kindness skills through a step-by step 
framework of Inspire, Empower, Act, Reflect and Share. Each lesson starts with the 
‘share’ step to reinforce learning from previous lessons. The ‘act’ piece is woven into 
the lessons but really takes place in the projects.  

The Inclusiveness Unit is our third unit in a series of six. We will focus primarily on 
helping students express kindness through including others and treating them fairly. 
We will also explore what it means to be different, special, and the same. Ultimately, we 
hope to connect the concepts in this unit back to respect and caring, which were the 
first two units in this series. 
 
 
  Unit Objective 
 
Students will: 
 
● Review the concepts of respect and caring. 
● Discuss what makes two things the same and what makes them different. 
● Understand the difference between include and exclude. 
● Explore how fairness contributes to inclusiveness. 
● Evaluate the connection between kindness and inclusiveness. 
 
Student Introduction  
 
Welcome to the Inclusiveness Unit! Over the next few weeks, we are going to build some superpowers around 
inclusiveness and kindness, which means we show others kindness by including them in the things we are 
doing and by treating them like we would want to be treated! Specifically, we want to recognize what makes us 
special and what makes others special. We also want to practice recognizing how even if we are different, we 
can all participate in the same activities, we can be fair, and we can be kind. We are going to focus on these 
important areas: 
 
● Building skills to be includers! 
● Treating others fairly! 
● Being kind by including other people! 
● Recognizing what makes us special and what makes us unique! 
 
Let’s get started with our first lesson! 

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Unit Lessons 
 
Lesson Title    Lesson Objectives    Materials Required 
         
Lesson 1    ● Review the concepts of respect and caring.    ❏ The book ​We’re All Wonders​ by R.J. 
We are All Wonders!  ● Explore the concept of inclusiveness  Palacio or the YouTube read aloud: 
through story and self-expression.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5_Tz
● Share something that makes them unique  t3Gfn8 
and wonderful to build a level of comfort  ❏ I Am a Wonder space helmet handout 
and understanding within the class.  (one for each student) 
  ❏ Crayons/Markers - for students 
 
Lesson 2     ● Understand the difference between include   ❏ The Invisible Boy​ by Tracy Ludwig - 
We See!  and exclude.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okAJ6
● Engage with a text in a dynamic way that  2ia63Q 
checks for comprehension.  ❏ Read aloud questions provided  
● Evaluate the connection between kindness  in the lesson.  
and inclusiveness.   
   
Lesson 3    ● Compare and contrast fair vs. unfair.    ❏ Paper plates 
Care + Share = Fair  ● Explore how fairness contributes to  ❏ Red/green crayons or markers for each 
inclusiveness  student 
● Identify fair situations.   
● Correct unfair situations. 
 
Lesson 4    ● Use chemistry to personify the idea of    ❏ Kids will need paper/pencils 
Beyond Our Shells  looking beyond someone’s outsides and  ❏ Two eggs: 1 white egg and 1 brown egg 
into what really matters on the inside.  ❏ Bowl (for breaking the eggs) 
● Build skills in comparison and contrast.   ❏ Egg(s), bowl(s), vinegar, refrigeration - for 
● Discuss what makes two things the same  the “naked egg” experiment 
and what makes them different.   

Unit Projects 
 
Project Title    Project Overview   
Materials Required 
       
 
Project 1    This project builds off of Lesson 4 in the   
❏ “Egg shape” handout - one for each 
Good Eggs  Inclusiveness Unit. This is a bulletin board that  student. Best if printed on a sturdy 
reminds students about what makes them  cardstock. 
different and the same. The structure of the  ❏ Markers, crayons, or magazines/scissors 
board - all eggs in the carton - is designed to  for decorating. 
remind students that they are all included in  ❏ Pens/markers for writing on the back. 
the same group together and each one has a  ❏ Grey bulletin board paper and other 
special spot to fill.  supplies for creating the egg carton 
  bulletin board. 
 
Project 2     Oftentimes kids notice injustices - like    ❏ Tool handout 
Inclusiveness and  someone being excluded or someone being  ❏ Colored paper to create one large or 
Fairness Toolbox Project  treated unfairly - and they know they should  several smaller toolboxes 
do something but don’t feel equipped with the  ❏ Markers for writing on the tools 
right tools to help. This lesson is designed to 
give students these tools - specifically simple 
words and actions - so they are ready to step 

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 in to help kids who are being left out or treated 
unfairly.  

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