Religious Studies - Term 3 - Week 9

Kindness means being friendly, generous, and considerate to others. In many religions, kindness is an important value. For example, in Christianity, it is taught to love your neighbor as yourself. In Buddhism, being kind to all living beings is essential. Today, we will learn how different religions teach us to be kind.

Let's look at a story from the Bible about the Good Samaritan. In this story, a man helps someone who is hurt, even though they are from different backgrounds. This shows us that kindness can cross boundaries. Another example is from Hinduism, where the story of King Harishchandra teaches us about honesty and kindness in difficult times. These stories help us understand how important kindness is in our lives.

Now, let's practice being kind! I will divide you into small groups. Each group will come up with a kind action they can do for someone else. For example, you might decide to help a friend pick up their toys or share your crayons. After you decide, each group will act out their kind action for the class. This will help us see how easy it is to be kind!

For your independent practice, you will create a Kindness Journal. On the first page, draw a picture of a kind act you did this week. On the next page, write or draw about a kind act you would like to do for someone else. This will help you remember to practice kindness every day!

• Being mean to others
• Being friendly and helpful
• Ignoring people
• Being selfish

Answer: Being friendly and helpful

Kindness involves being friendly and helping others, not being mean or selfish.

• The Good Samaritan
• The Prodigal Son
• Noah's Ark
• David and Goliath

Answer: The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan is a story that teaches us to help others, regardless of their background.

Answer: I can share my toys.

Sharing toys is a simple way to show kindness to friends.

• Only humans
• All living beings
• Only animals
• Only friends

Answer: All living beings

Buddhism teaches that kindness should be extended to all living beings.

Answer: I can help my parents with chores.

Helping with chores is a great way to show kindness at home.

• Helping someone who fell
• Ignoring a friend who is sad
• Sharing snacks
• Complimenting someone

Answer: Ignoring a friend who is sad

Ignoring someone who is sad is not kind; we should offer support instead.

• Join in
• Tell a teacher
• Walk away
• Laugh

Answer: Tell a teacher

Reporting bullying to a teacher is a kind action that helps others.