4 Videos to Teach Kindness in Your Classroom

Kindness is one of the most important lessons we can teach our students. It fosters empathy, builds stronger relationships, and creates a positive classroom environment. Using videos in your Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons is a great way to engage students and spark meaningful discussions about what it means to be kind. 

Videos about  Kindness to Show Your Students

Here are five excellent videos you can use to help teach kindness to your elementary students.

1. Why Be Kind?

This video is a series of kids sharing why it’s important to be kind.  Through thought-provoking examples from real-life kids, it emphasizes the power of empathy and compassion in everyday life. Perfect for elementary students, this video encourages kids to think about how their actions impact others and motivates them to contribute positively to their communities.

2. How to Be Kind and Caring: Social Story for Kids

This social story provides practical examples of how to be kind and caring in everyday situations. It’s an excellent choice for helping students practice kindness and empathy in their interactions with classmates and friends.

3. Color Your World with Kindness

An animated short that illustrates how even the smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact. This video inspires students to think about how they can make their world a little brighter by being kind. Pair it with an activity where students create their own “kindness chain” to spread positivity.

4. Kid President Kindness

Kid President brings his signature humor and energy to this video, showing how acts of kindness can inspire others to do the same. It’s a great conversation starter about the ripple effect of kindness and the role students can play in making their school a better place.

How to Use These Kindness Videos in Your Classroom

Here are some tips to make the most of these videos:

1. Pre-Watch and Prep: Preview the video to identify key moments for discussion.
2. Discuss After Watching: Ask students how they feel about what they saw and how they can apply the lesson to their own lives.
3. Extend the Learning: Pair the videos with activities like creating kindness posters, journaling about kind acts, or role-playing situations demonstrating kindness.

By incorporating these videos into your lessons, you can inspire your students to practice kindness daily and help create a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

Which of these videos do you plan to use? Share your ideas in the comments! Looking for more videos? Check out these videos on respect.