WHY TEACH KINDNESS
Kindness isn’t just a value. It’s a skill set.
Students learn academic skills through instruction, modeling, and practice. Social skills are no different. When schools intentionally teach kindness, students gain tools to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and contribute positively to their communities.
HOW TO TEACH KINDNESS
Simple instruction reinforced with practice.
Teaching kindness can happen in classrooms, advisory periods, morning meetings, assemblies, and everyday interactions. The most effective efforts create opportunities for students to learn, practice, and apply kindness day after day.
WHERE TO BEGIN
Start with one skill and build from there.
Teaching kindness doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. We offer simple activities to help students grow empathy, respect, gratitude, self-management, cooperation, and other skills that contribute to a healthy school culture.
SIMPLE ACTIVITIES for ESSENTIAL SKILLS
KIND CHARACTER
Tools to help students establish a kind mindset and habits
- optimism
- integrity
- self-management
KIND CONNECTIONS
Skills to build healthy relationships and a sense of belonging
- communication
- gratitude
- respect
KIND CULTURE
Practices that shape a positive, supportive school environment
- collaboration
- behavior agreements
- classroom contracts
TO GET STARTED:
register
Click “Access Resources” below to complete a short registration form.
browse
Browse the activities and choose ones that best fit your students’ needs.
feedback
After each activity, offer some feedback (so we can make the resources better).
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