Inside: Important messages and practical strategies for parents and educators helping children dealing with sadness learn to cope and share their feelings. As a child, a significant part of my life revolved around dealing with sadness. My childhood was complicated, and it left me with heavy unresolved emotions that I carried well into my adult…
Inside: Research shows why happiness is important and how powerful it is for helping students to thrive both socially and emotionally. Scroll down for fantastic activities and tips around creating a happy classroom. The past few years have been quite a rollercoaster for me, especially dealing with my mum’s illness and her passing. It took…
Inside: How to give compliments and why they’re so important for building a culture of connection and respect in your classroom. Grab some free compliments bookmarks to get started! In the hustle of life, it’s easy to overlook the simple things we can do that have a positive impact on our wellbeing and relationships. One…
Have you tried guided meditation for students in your classroom? If not, your kids are missing out! Imagine taking some time away from the chaos and noise of the school day when students are struggling to focus. A guided meditation leads them on a magical journey to relax and de-stress. These calming moments are amazing for…
When you teach kids to show gratitude, you’re helping them to nurture relationships. Kindness and gratitude are part of an important set of values and social-emotional skills that help kids succeed in life.
These 6 easy activities will help you teach students about gratitude this Easter.
Inside: Looking for free summer printables and kindness activities for kids? These worksheets and games are centered around kindness to inject some meaningful learning while keeping them entertained. Everyone loves the idea of summer until the “I’m bored!” complaints start rolling in. You know the ones… when kids have all the free time in the…
Inside: Learn what a community circle in an elementary classroom is, why they’re important and how to use them effectively for a warm and inclusive community. Updated: November 26th, 2024 Starting the day with a community circle or morning meeting is a powerful way to create a positive classroom environment. These gatherings help students ease…
If you have a problem with anti-social or bullying behavior in your classroom, I urge you to consider making kindness a part of your back-to-school curriculum. When you teach kindness, or more specifically, social-emotional learning (SEL), you’ll improve wellbeing, self-esteem, mental health, social connection, and academic results. These are just a few of the benefits…
Inside: Learn why affirmations are important, the benefits, and how to develop confidence and self-belief through positive affirmations for kids. Download free coloring pages to reinforce positive messages. You may not think that daily mantras can make much of a difference but using positive affirmations for kids can be life-changing!Messages that develop a growth mindset…
World Kindness Week is 8-13 November, and we hope we can inspire you to participate in acts of kindness where you live because we know YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Every good deed you do helps create positive energy that impacts someone’s emotional wellbeing for the better. And the best thing about giving is that…
Inside: 6 easy ideas for using movement to improve the social emotional health and wellbeing of kids at school or home. Humans are naturally social creatures, meant to thrive in communities and build connections with others. When the pandemic forced us to isolate to protect our physical health, it took a toll on so many…
Doing kind things for others isn’t just about improving someone else’s life, it’s actually good for our health. There’s evidence to prove that kindness can improve mental health, happiness and even prolong life. After 9 weeks of acts of kindness we conclude the challenge with a really fun, ding-dong ditch type activity. It’s a little bit…