Want to change the culture at your school? Then I have a treat for you with these 37 kindness club ideas with an editable checklist to download! The benefits of teaching kindness at school are proven and so is being part of a group for a stronger sense of belonging. Coming together with others in a social…
If you really want to make a difference to the classroom community, your priority should be to establish an expectation of kindness and respect. Whether it’s the start of a new year or after a term break, a clear set of rules is crucial. These guidelines teach students how their words and actions impact and…
International Friendship Day falls on July 30. It’s a chance to highlight the importance of supportive friendships through teamwork, cooperation, and empathy. It’s a must for teachers to mark on their calendar especially if they need help with behavior management.Engaging Friendship Day activities reinforce good behavior and teach important social skills. Students learn to engage…
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.
If you’re looking for a fun way to engage your students and ensure they’re doing their best learning, then brain breaks are the perfect solution!Students spend almost a third of their day in the classroom. During this time, they’re expected to sit still and pay attention for long periods while reading, writing, and listening -…
Everyone looks forward to summer, but it can be a time when kids don’t know what to do with themselves. You know how frustrating that can be! Quick! You need some new summer vacation ideas to keep the kids happy before they drive you up the wall. Bonus, if they learn something valuable at the same…
Has COVID taken a toll on your student’s wellbeing? Show them that you understand and support them by giving them an easy way to share their worries, concerns, and needs.Julia Brown is a middle school teacher in Texas who had a simple but clever idea to help her students communicate their needs or wants in…
If you’re an elementary or primary school teacher who is yet to introduce social emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom, keep reading!Social Emotional Learning is recognized as an essential component of a well-rounded school curriculum. It’s a highly effective way of addressing emotional and mental health issues as well as bullying and antisocial behavior because…
Daily 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 learning, virtual morning meetings or classroom circles…
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 ChecklistFREE Kindness Ideas Poster 1. Digital Jigsaw PuzzleOur…
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…
Humans are social beings. We are designed to live amongst communities and socialise with other humans on a daily basis. Social isolation has been protecting our physical health from contracting the Coronavirus. However, having to isolate is having a great impact on our social health, emotional health, and psychological health. For our children, social interaction with…