Inside: The Teddy Stoddard Story with Mrs. Thompson is a touching fictional tale that shows how empathy and kindness can change a child’s life. It’s a heartwarming reminder of the impact a teacher who prioritizes emotional connections can have on students who are struggling. Though this is a fictional story, The Teddy Stoddard Story (also…
It’s unclear whether this is a true story or not, but to be honest, I don’t really care. It’s a beautiful tradition that I hope many other families adopt after they read this inspirational story. Enjoy! “For the Man Who Hated Christmas” by Nancy W. Gavin
A heartwarming experimental program offering hope!In May 2019, Australia’s first co-built educational and aged-care facility was opened in Morphett Vale, South Australia.The Montessori middle school has three classrooms to accommodate around 60 students on the grounds of Kalyra Woodcroft aged care facility in Adelaide. Continue Reading
This teacher started a classroom project that’s truly touching hearts, and not just the hearts of cancer patients, but also the kids who are learning how powerful kindness can be.After losing his wife to cancer, he wanted to do something meaningful with his students. It had to be something that would show them how they…
Sister Mrosla first met Mark Eklund in her third-grade classroom at St. Mary’s School in Morris, Minnesota, in 1959, and she encountered him again in 1965 when she served as his junior high math teacher. In April 1971, Mark was sent to Vietnam and assigned to the 585th Transportation Company in Phu Bai where he…
This Christmas while you’re thinking about the gifts you’ll get for those you love, consider getting one for a stranger in need. When you’re living on the street, gifts are the last thing on your mind but as shown in this video, something that brings a great deal of joy. We hope you’re inspired to…
Teachers! Try this easy lesson in your classroomThis inspirational video provides teachers with a powerful lesson to share with students about self-worth. Meir Kay’s self-worth story is an important lesson that helps kids to see why you never lose your value. It demonstrates that no matter what happens in life, everyone is a worthy and…
I’m not sure who originally told the mayonnaise jar story, but this powerful lesson has been replicated over the years and there are now quite a few versions to be found on the net. Regardless of its source or how it’s been changed, the mayonnaise jar story shares a valuable lesson for a happier life. This…
INSIDE: Nails in the Fence is a powerful short story about anger and its lasting impact. Perfect for SEL, it teaches emotional regulation, empathy, and the value of repairing harm, giving teachers a relatable tool for self-reflection and to guide kinder choices. The Nails in the Fence story is a powerful short SEL lesson for…
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.” The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has…
In September of 2005, Martha Cothren, a social studies schoolteacher from Arkansas did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with permission of the school superintendent, the principal, and the building supervisor, she took all of the desks out of the classroom. The kids came into first period, they walked in;…
This exclusive director’s cut of the short film Ripple had me in tears. It’s a heartwarming story of a man who has the opportunity to pay forward a good deed given to him by a stranger when he was a child. So worth a watch, but get your hankie out first. “An act of kindness can…
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