definition of kindness
What is kindness
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
Name a simple act of kindness you can do for your classmate
Compliment them
Help
Have a conversation
Play with them
Work with them
Ways to show kindness to a neighbour
Bring them meals
Say Hello
Help Shovel and Cut Grass
(Other)
Name one benefit of performing kindness
Increase happiness
Other
What to do if someone being bullied?
Report them
True or False
Kindness can only be shown through big gestures.
False
Example of kindness you can do at home
Chores
Having a conversation
Cook a meal
Help a sibling
Help your parents
Give someone a compliment
Kindness to your teacher
Helping
Do your work
Listen
How can kindness impact your relationships with classmate?
It can strengthen friendship
how to help a new student feel welcome
introduce them to classmate
sit with them
help
talk to them
What is the difference between kindness and empathy?
Kindness is the act of being helpful, while empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others
Act of kindness for your community
Volunteering
Pick up/ Don't Litter
Donate
Support a local businesses
Help a neighbor
Kind action during group project
Listen and supportive
Help others
Give credit
Respect
What impact does kindness have on mental health?
Reduce stress and anxiety
What can you do to promote kindness in school?
Start a kindness club
give compliments
say hello
help
other
Synonym for kindness
Compassion
Generosity
Benevolence
Goodwill
Warmth
Thoughtfulness
What is the random act of kindness you can do for a stranger?
Open-ended
Example of Kindness toward yourself
Speaking to yourself with encouragement instead of criticism.
Doing something you enjoy, like reading, listening to music, or a hobby.
Eating nourishing food that makes you feel good.
Getting enough sleep to recharge your energy.
Setting healthy boundaries by saying no when you need to.
kindness can lead to what physical benefit?
Lower blood pressure — kindness helps reduce stress, which can lower blood pressure.
Stronger immune system — acts of kindness can boost your body’s defenses.
Reduced pain — kindness can trigger the release of natural painkillers like endorphins.
Improved heart health — kindness and compassion promote better cardiovascular health.
Longer lifespan — people who practice kindness tend to live healthier, longer lives.
How can kindness be integrated into classroom
Start the day with a “kindness moment” where students share something kind they did or saw.
Create a “kindness wall” or board where students post positive notes about classmates.
Incorporate group activities that encourage teamwork and helping each other.
Teach and model empathy through stories, role-playing, and discussions.
Recognize and reward acts of kindness regularly to encourage a positive classroom culture.
What is the word for kindness done anonymously?
Altruism
How to show kindness to someone feeling down?
Listen or spending time with them
Compliment
Hang out with them
Other
What is active listening?
This means paying attention and showing care when someone is speaking.
What psychological effect does kindness have on the brain?
Release endorphins
Describe a project you could implement to spread kindness in your community
Kindness Rock Garden: Paint rocks with uplifting messages and place them around public spaces for people to find and be inspired.
Community Care Packages: Collect and assemble care packages with essentials and notes of encouragement to distribute to those in need.
Neighborhood Cleanup Day: Organize a group to pick up litter and beautify parks or streets, showing care for the environment and community.
Free Little Library: Set up a small book exchange where neighbors can take or leave books, promoting sharing and learning.
Random Acts of Kindness Challenge: Encourage community members to perform and share small kind acts, creating a ripple effect of positivity.