TL;DR: Embrace National Random Acts of Kindness Day by adopting a soldier, volunteering, leaving gratitude notes, and more. From pen pals for soldiers to planting trees, engage in varied acts of kindness to make a positive impact. “Start With Hello” on February 17th, fostering connections through simple greetings and selfless gestures. In the United States each year, individuals have the … Read More
Climate & Culture in the Elementary Classroom: Kindness Matters
TL;DR: Creating a positive climate and culture in the classroom should happen all year long. Kindness jars are a great way for students to practice SEL alongside other skills. It is important to take the time for kids to learn and experience kindness. Climate & Culture: A Year-Long Process Climate and culture are two words that you hear more and … Read More
Random Acts of Kindness Day
TL;DR: Bring kindness into your classroom on Random Acts of Kindness Day. Setting up your classroom to show kindness all year long can have many positive benefits. There are various resources available for activities and lessons. Random Acts of Kindness Day is on February 17th this year. The phrase “Random Acts of Kindness” (RAKS) was originated by a California woman … Read More
