Kindness – being friendly, helpful and generous.
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation defines kindness in many ways but I want to share this one definition they provided:
Kindness is empowering. Kindness is one of the most powerful interpersonal tools that we, as human beings, use to connect with one another. When we sense someone's need, we either choose to help in some way…or we choose not to. If we act from empathy, we will offer kindness, and in that moment a surprising, gracious, humanitarian connection is made. This is the positive power that each of us — including children — possesses.
I know I could not say that better!
This website is one of the best I have seen. It has so many good things on it that I thought the best way to talk about kindness would be to highlight a few of the great educational resources they provide. Teachers, I want to encourage you to take a look at it. You will find many activities that you could easily implement in your classroom.
- They have quotes at the top of the page that continually change. You will enjoy reading those. I certainly did.
- They have a teacher’s corner that is a gathering place to let everyone know what’s working in their schools.
- They have activity ideas for schools.
- It includes a KINDTIMES newsletter. Maybe we could publish one like this for J. H. House! Wow! You can even create a web site on kindness, send e-cards.
- They even provide great lesson plans. See this page for some activity ideas by academic subject. It is fantastic!
- It lists kindness-related books for students and teachers.
I want to conclude with a couple of activities I thought were quite unique.
They shared a song written about kindness. Here it is:
Let’s Be Kind
(to the tune of ‘Frere Jacques’)
Let’s be kind. Let’s be kind.
In our heart and in our mind.
To our family, to our friends.
May our kindness never end.
I really like that? Maybe you could make up a song about kindness and sing it to the tune of another. Give it a try and let’s practice random acts of kindness each day!! Share your acts of kindness! Share your songs!
Keep up the good work. I like the tone of your posts. It's positive and optimistic. Thank you for taking the time to express those values. Bob
Posted by: Bob | April 02, 2005 at 08:04 PM
Dear Mrs. Hooper
you have made a lot of people educate alot if it wasn't for you we would be bad.I wish you were principal for the next two years. Because i am only going to be here for two years and than I will go to Middle School.
Posted by: Lupita | April 19, 2005 at 12:14 PM
Dear Mrs. Hooper
you have made a lot of people educate alot if it wasn't for you we would be bad.I wish you were principal for the next two years. Because i am only going to be here for two years and than I will go to Middle School.
From Lupita,
Posted by: Lupita | April 19, 2005 at 12:16 PM
Dear Mrs.Hooper,I think you are right about kindness. But some people don't care.I always be kind top my friends or who ever it is.
Sencerly,
Lorena Ventura
Posted by: lorena | April 19, 2005 at 12:25 PM
It is right about Being kindness of other peaple.When I grow up I just want to be like you.
Posted by: Moises | April 20, 2005 at 12:13 PM
Dear Mrs.Hooper,
I think it is that all of us are nice and kind to people.If we were not then we would be bad students.
Posted by: Kali | April 20, 2005 at 12:15 PM
People sould be nice to each other you sould
be friends don't fite at all be friends forevery.sobe good and tay out of trouble ok
Posted by: DaMeshia | April 20, 2005 at 12:20 PM
Dear Mrs.Hooper,It is right about kindness and telling everybody to share.When I grow up I want to be like you. How about you tell us more about kindness,Please.
LOVE, Esmeralda
Posted by: Esmeralda | April 20, 2005 at 12:22 PM
Mrs.Hooper I think it was good that you wrote this to show other people what it means.
Posted by: Emelia | April 20, 2005 at 01:43 PM
Mrs. Hooper,
I think that the song was a great example of how to sow examples of kingness.
Posted by: Shelby | April 20, 2005 at 01:45 PM
I thing the song was a good way to show kindness
Posted by: Jacquaya | April 20, 2005 at 01:53 PM
I think that was a faboluos way to explain kindness
Posted by: miguel | April 25, 2005 at 12:09 PM
Dear Mrs.Hopper,You are so right about kindness.Kindness is about freindship and sharing.
Posted by: Dony | April 25, 2005 at 12:11 PM
That is the way to go.
Posted by: Matt | April 25, 2005 at 01:51 PM
I am kind to every one I know.
Posted by: kendall | April 25, 2005 at 01:55 PM
Your word on kindness will really help people,including myself. I think that all should be treated only with kindness.
Posted by: Marissa | April 25, 2005 at 01:57 PM
Mrs. hooper I totally think you are right. Kindness always the first thing at the top of your heart. people who are mean have a little part of kindness in their heart. I like your poem and i think you can conpose a song with that.
From Pupil,
Aracely Ventura
Posted by: Aracely | April 25, 2005 at 02:00 PM
Mrs.Hooper I think that Kindness has to be with friendship, so i don't care with who I do friendship cause no one should be alone.
love
Monica Casarez
Posted by: monica | April 25, 2005 at 02:03 PM
I am so happy that you made that the kindness letter
Posted by: ALEX | April 25, 2005 at 02:05 PM
I know what you mean.People hav to be kind to other people.I know you are!
Posted by: jose | April 28, 2005 at 12:54 PM
I think you are totally right about kindness. Kindness is the top thing that should always be in your heart. Here is the
the thing everybody say:treat people the way you want to be treated.
Posted by: griselda villanueva | May 11, 2005 at 02:27 PM
I am really impressed by the quality of responses you get from your students. Blogging seems to work well for you.
Posted by: Mark | June 28, 2005 at 10:58 AM
Kindness – being friendly, helpful and generous. The people always show his kindness to others will got other's kindness in return, i believe.
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