Cookies: Kind or Unkind Sort Game

In a bright classroom filled with laughter and learning, the children sat in a circle, eagerly awaiting the next activity in their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) session. Today, they would play the “Cookies: Kind or Unkind Sort Game.” The teacher, Miss Thompson, placed a large basket in the centre, brimming with colourful paper cookies, each adorned with different scenarios written on them.

“Now, class,” she began, her eyes twinkling with excitement, “each cookie represents a situation we might encounter in our daily lives. Some show acts of kindness, while others depict unkind behaviour. Our goal is to sort them into two piles: Kind Cookies and Unkind Cookies.”

As the children took turns picking cookies from the basket, they read aloud the scenarios. “Helping a friend with their homework,” piped up Sam, placing the cookie in the Kind pile. “That’s definitely kind!” said Emma, smiling.

But when it came to “Not sharing your toys,” a hush fell over the group. “That’s unkind,” whispered Lily, her brow furrowed in thought. Together, they discussed why each action mattered and how their choices could affect others.

The laughter and chatter filled the room as they sorted through the cookies, learning that understanding emotions and behaviours was just as important as academic lessons. By the end of the game, not only had they recognised the importance of kindness, but they had also forged stronger bonds with each other, all while enjoying deliciously imaginative cookies.