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, I carried a huge burden as a significant part of my life revolved around dealing with sadness. My childhood was complicated, and it left me with heavy unresolved emotions that…
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…
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…
Grab your free kindness activities and printables to encourage positive character traits.If you’re on this website there’s a fair chance that you already believe in the magical powers of kindness. The thing is that there’s really nothing all that miraculous about it and there’s scientific evidence to prove that and why it’s so darn good…
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…
I offered a little old lady some of our leftover muffins when I noticed she had accidentally dropped hers on the floor at the restaurant. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Share
Get your FREE Kindness is Your Superpower Coloring Page Below!When I teach Kindergarten or first-grade children, I always teach my students a little song called “Five Little Bluebirds” as a segway into a discussion about their superpower. I developed some motions for the song, and always end this subtraction-type song by making a very sad…
My ex and I don’t split holidays, we share them together so our daughter doesn’t have to miss out on either of us. We buy together and contribute as a whole… not a half. Usually have Sunday dinner together as well so our girl gets at least one full family meal a week. We’ve also…
I just love a funky little mind jar! They’re so easy to make but can have a powerful impact on children who are distracted or stressed. Also called calm down jars, they’re a wonderful visual aid for helping kids relax when they experience stress, anxiety, or are overwhelmed for any reason. Because they’re so effective,…
I was at our local IGA supermarket and had just got in my car, went to start it and saw a mum with a maybe 6 month old on one hip, two bags of groceries in one hand, another bag in the other hand and a toddler struggling to let go of that hand in…
In the span of about 20 minutes I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to see almost every student enter the building. Some are dropped off by their parents. Others ride their bikes to school. But most of our students take the bus to school each morning. I try to give as many students…
I have a strong memory of gratitude from when I was a child that is still as vivid today as it was all those years ago. I remember walking into my bedroom one day after school to discover a brand new pair of aqua colored jeans on my bed. I was so excited and grateful…