Diya Kindness Promises (1 day)
Today we will learn about Diwali, a “festival of lights” celebrated by many families. We will connect “light” to kindness: kind words, helping actions, and empathy.
Your job: Choose one kindness promise to help our classroom community “shine,” and practice a helpful response to feelings.
When we say we will “light a diya” in our classroom, what does it mean?
Sort each idea into the best kindness bucket.
You can play with me
Thank you
Good job
I’m glad you’re here
Pick up pencils
Hold the door
Share crayons
Help clean up
Ask “Are you okay?”
Listen to a friend
Notice a sad face
Say “I understand”
Kind Words
Helping Actions
Empathy
Which TWO are kind words you could say today?
Empathy means trying to understand how someone else feels.
What feeling might your classmate have?
**My Diya Kindness Promise:** Today I will by .
use kind words
listening
being rude
sharing
help others
Draw or write about your Diya Kindness Promise.
Sentence frame (optional): “My promise is to __________. This helps our class because __________.”
Diwali is often called a festival of lights. Many families celebrate it.
A diya is a small lamp. Today, we will use the idea of “light” to practice:
Kind words (what we say)
Helping others (what we do)
Empathy (noticing feelings and responding with care)
As you answer, think: How can my choices help our classroom shine?
When we say our classroom can “shine” like a diya, what do we mean?
Sort each idea into the best group.
Are you feeling sad?
Good job trying!
You can play with us.
I can help you calm down
Hold the door open
Pick up dropped crayons.
Kind Words
Helping Actions
Empathy (Feelings)
Which TWO are kind words you could say at school?
Empathy means trying to understand how someone else feels.
How might the classmate be feeling?
My Diya Kindness Promise: Today I will use words and someone who needs it.
mean
kind
ignore
help
Diya Kindness Promises Reflection
What kindness promise did you choose today?
Who might it help?
You may write words or draw a picture (and your teacher can help you add words).
What is the MOST helpful thing to do first?
Write one kind sentence you could say to be a “light.” (Example: “I can help.”)
Write ONE kind sentence you could say to bring “light” in this moment.
What is the most helpful thing to do?