Brain science
Kindness Counts
Inclusion Matters
Kind
Words
Connect Four
100

This part of your brain helps you make decisions and solve problems.

What is the prefrontal cortex?

100

Saying this simple word can make someone’s day better.

What is “thank you”?

100

Inclusion means making sure everyone feels ___.

What is welcome?

100

This phrase shows you care when someone is sad.

What is “I’m here for you”?

100

In Connect 4, you win by connecting pieces. What’s one way people can “connect” with kindness at school?

By including others in games or conversations.

200

When you're scared, this part of your brain helps you react quickly.

What is the amygdala?

200

Doing something nice without being asked is called a ___.

What is a random act of kindness?

200

When someone is left out because they’re different, it’s called ___.

What is exclusion?

200

Saying this when you hurt someone’s feelings shows responsibility.

What is “I’m sorry”?

200

Each piece in Connect 4 matters. How does this show that every person matters in a group?

Everyone adds something important, just like each piece helps build a win.

300

This chemical in your brain makes you feel happy when someone is kind to you.

What is dopamine?

300

When you listen to someone’s feelings and try to understand, you’re showing ___.

What is empathy?

300

True or False: You can include someone by inviting them to play or sit with you.

What is True?

300

Giving someone a compliment is a way to spread ___.

What is positivity?

300

If someone is left out during a game, what’s a kind way to include them?

Invite them to play or ask if they want to join.

400

Your brain can grow and change when you learn new things. This is called ___.

What is neuroplasticity?

400

Helping someone who is being bullied is an example of being a ___.

What is an upstander?

400

Respecting people’s differences helps build a stronger ___.  

What is community?

400

Words can hurt or heal. Using kind words is a way to show ___.

What is respect

400

Connect 4 needs teamwork to block and build. How can teamwork help make school more inclusive?

Working together helps everyone feel safe, welcome, and supported.

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