
Giving a compliment or saying one kind word is such a simple way to make another person feel good about an aspect of him or herself.The students liked how they felt when they were recognized doing an act of kindness and were eager to learn how to be nominated. To include our parents further in the challenge, we frequently posted on Twitter so they could stay informed about the progress.
The Kindness Challenge had a profound impact on student academic growth, social emotional learning, and increased the level of student security in the school environment. Students were more respectful of each other, seemed to smile more, and had more positive interactions with their peers. There was also a reduction in behavior referrals.
Schools need to teach kindness because students must learn to understand and share the feelings of others in order to work cooperatively on tasks and assignments, both socially and academically. Without a safe learning environment, teachers cannot teach, and students cannot learn. Kindness is a tool that builds both academic and social success.
A little #WednesdayWisdom from Dawes students about the meaning of Kindness in 3 words. @fosterkindness #ChooseKindness #kindnesschallenge #Kindnessmatters #tigerKINDofpride #dawesschool pic.twitter.com/3Xp6QE16hf
— Dawes School (@dawes_school) April 11, 2018