Teaching character traits online isn’t something we’re used to but there are many kindness activities for kids that can be used during distance learning sessions. Teachers all over the globe have had to come to terms with a new way of teaching since many had to work with their students online during COVID-19. The term distance…
SEL and mindfulness is essential for wellbeing As everyone comes to grips with the reality that is COVID-19, we find ourselves in situations we have never experienced before. These are trying times where people fear for their safety and that of their loved ones.As teachers and parents grapple with distance learning, they’re noticing the huge toll…
Book Title: The Happiest Birthday Ever Author: Stephanie Berger For Ages: 4-8 Themes: kindness, generosity, love, empathy, compassion, understanding, giving, character, community, emotions Related learning areas: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), character education, emotional intelligence See the book HERE Continue Reading Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Share
Want to improve friendships and student behavior? These kindness bulletin board ideas will help you build a culture of respect and inclusion!Have you considered the power of positive affirmations to build self-esteem or kindness activities for classroom management? These inspiring DIY kindness bulletin boards will give you ideas for collaborative kindness activities to brighten your classroom or hall. They…
Free Kindness Posters to Help You Encourage Positive Character Traits and Celebrate Kindness Day!If you enjoy the feel-good emotions produced when you are kind then perhaps you look forward to the official days that celebrate and encourage acts of kindness. Did you know there are 3 of them?Take a look at our free kindness posters…
Do you need kindness activities for kids that nurture friendships and encourage an inclusive classroom community? Scroll down for some fun kindness activities for elementary students that make it easy for your grade to get involved in Random Acts of Kindness Day in February and World Kindness Day or Week in November.Kindness Days to RememberRandom Acts of Kindness…
STOP BULLYING!Bullying is often a hot topic among parents and teachers. It has been for as long as I can remember and sadly, not a lot has changed. But I feel like we’re making some headway with educators now using social and emotional learning programs in their classrooms to build emotional intelligence which naturally puts a stop bullying.I’ve…
Download your free checklist now!Whether you’re looking to build character traits at home or in the classroom, recognized kindness days are a wonderful time to start a kindness campaign.Kindness is a good old-fashioned value that does a lot more than improve character. Did you know that it can also; Continue Reading Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn…
Book Title: Ella & Mrs. Gooseberry – Discovering what love looks likeAuthor: Vikki ConleyIllustrator: Penelope PratleyFor Ages: 4-8Themes: love, empathy, compassion, kindness, understanding, giving, character, communityRelated learning areas: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), feelings awareness, character education Get it HERE Continue Reading Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Share
The wrinkled heart activity or crumpled paper activity is a powerful lesson every child needs to participate in to understand the lasting effects of bullying.This simple activity is a valuable friendship lesson that shows students how difficult a wrinkled heart is to mend!Who could imagine that a single sheet of scrunched up paper could be…
Need a friendship lesson for your grade? This Enemy Pie read aloud is perfect!!!!Title: Enemy PieAuthor: Derek MunsonIllustrator: Tara KingAge group: 4 – 10 yearsTheme: Friendship, Problem-Solving, Bullying, Judgement, Respect Get Enemy Pie read aloud HERE! Enemy Pie is a wonderful picture story book for young children who struggle with friendship issues or feelings of exclusion. It’s…
Take a 60-second brain break to relieve stress and anxietyIt can be difficult to get students to open up, especially those in higher grades but we know how critical it is for wellbeing to be able to manage and release emotions. If you’re looking for fun stress relieving activities for students, I can guarantee that…
