Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger EmailDaily morning meetings are fabulous for helping kids who are feeling anxious or isolated due to lengthy lockdowns and changes to their routine. As we settle into a new way of life with COVID-19, some students have gone back to school but for those who are still distance…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Are you ready for Random Acts of Kindness Day on 17 February? We’re excited to provide you with some kindness activities for students learning at home and in the classroom. And the best part is that they’re all FREE!! Instant downloads:FREE Digital Jigsaw PuzzleFREE Kindness Coloring PagesFREE Kindness…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger EmailIf 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…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger EmailWorld 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…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email 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,…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger EmailThere’s nothing quite as satisfying as planting a seed, watching it pop through the earth and grow into a beautiful plant. When you make that seed a vegetable, you’re also creating a range of learning opportunities for your kids. Who would have thought that a humble carrot, pea or…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email I always say that there is something positive to be found in any adversity. Sometimes it can be hard to see it at the time but there is one very clear one that stands out during the COVID crisis. Stay at home orders have forced families and…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email The COVID crisis has left many grandparents feeling very isolated and vulnerable. Some are suffering terribly, missing their family and friends. The elderly are often not up with technology and may not be able to connect via a video call but they’d all appreciate hearing the voices of…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Teaching and learning has undergone some significant changes since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students and teachers are adapting to a new norm in education that looks different between countries and possibly even states depending on the severity of the virus. For many, distance learning is their…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email If you’ve been following our challenge, you might have noticed that the week 1 challenge was to Give a Compliment. So why are we posting another compliment challenge? Because compliments are important and kids need to practise… Giving a compliment is a really nice way to let someone…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Imagine having a crappy day and walking into the bathroom to find a caring note on the mirror. You’d probably be quite surprised to see it there but also experience a warm glow inside that would make you smile! When children write their positive post it notes, ask…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Teaching kids to have empathy helps them connect with others. It’s a skill they’ll use throughout their life that will enhance every relationship they have. This week’s challenge asks them to find out how someone is feeling and to really pay attention by listening intently and looking them…