Kindness 101
A short, sincere phrase that can repair hurt feelings.
What is "I'm sorry."
Everything you post, comment on, or like online contributes to this.
What is your digital footprint?
Having a clear picture of your ideal future or goal.
What is aspiration?
Saying “I’m proud of you” or “You’ve got this!” are examples of this.
What is building someone up?
Someone who sees something wrong, and chooses to stand up or take action.
What is an upstander?
A moment of leadership through kindness or encouragement. We all have the power to do this!
Your digital footprint can impact these future opportunities. Name one.
What is college admission, job offers, or scholarships?
Offering to help a classmate study, even if they didn’t ask, shows this trait.
What is selflessness?
Words can’t be taken back once they’re said. This common saying reminds us of what to do.
Think before you speak.
True or False: You have to confront someone directly to be an upstander.
What is false?
A person who said, "I can live for two months on a good complement."
Who is Mark Twain?
Photos shared without someone’s permission can violate this.
What is their privacy or consent?
What is their privacy or consent?
This is a possible consequence of lacking integrity, especially in leadership roles.
What is losing trust?
A U.S. civil rights leader who said, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
You hear someone being teased about what they’re wearing. These are options for stepping in (name two).
What is speak up, use distraction, or check on the person later to offer support?
Jokes that cross the line and are NOT OK (name one).
What is making fun of someone's identity or teasing someone about something they can't control?
Cyberbullying can happen on any platform. This is one of the most important first steps when you see it.
What is report it or tell a trusted adult?
This term describes giving time or effort to others without expecting anything in return.
What is volunteering?
A famous speech, delivered during a march on Washington in 1963, used words to inspire hope and demand justice.
What is "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.?
You see someone drop their books and others are laughing. What are two ways to be an upstander?
What is help them pick up the books or tell the others to stop laughing?
Kindness can boost this feel-good brain chemical that helps us feel connected.
What is oxytocin?
This is using someone else’s words or images without giving credit.
What is plagiarism?
A Japanese proverb about the power of positive words.
One word can warm three winter months
This is one reason someone might hesitate to be an upstander—and one reason it's still important.
What is fear of embarrassment or retaliation / because it helps others and sets an example?