Kindness Counts
You see a classmate being teased for their clothes.
Stand up for them or offer kind words to show support
You notice your homework was graded incorrectly and you want it fixed.
Politely tell your teacher and ask for a correction.
You feel uncomfortable because someone is invading your personal space.
Politely ask them to give you space.
Your teacher asks a question and you aren’t sure about the answer.
Try your best or ask for help.
A friend asks you to keep a secret about someone breaking a rule.
Think about safety and tell a trusted adult if needed.
Someone accidentally bumps into you and says sorry.
Accept the apology and respond politely.
You see someone cheating on a test.
Tell a trusted adult or teacher
A classmate keeps borrowing your things without asking.
Ask them to please ask first before borrowing.
You want to share your opinion about a class project idea.
Raise your hand and share respectfully.
You’re invited to join in teasing someone, but it feels wrong.
Say no and walk away or stand up for the person.
You hear someone making fun of another student’s ideas during group work.
Remind the group to be respectful and encourage everyone’s ideas.
A friend asks you to lie for them to avoid getting in trouble.
Say no and explain that honesty is important.
Someone is talking loudly while you’re trying to concentrate.
Kindly ask them to lower their voice.
You disagree with a classmate during a group activity.
Share your thoughts calmly and listen to theirs too.
You’re pressured to do something you know is against the rules.
Say no and explain why you don’t want to do it.
A student is left out during recess.
Invite them to join your game or activity.
You find money on the classroom floor.
Turn it in to the teacher or lost and found.
You want to set a boundary with a friend who’s being too pushy.
Tell them how you feel and ask them to respect your limits.
You see someone being treated unfairly.
Speak up or tell a trusted adult.
You’re not sure if something is a joke or bullying.
Ask how the person feels and talk to an adult if it seems hurtful.
You notice a new student sitting alone at lunch and looking nervous.
Sit with them or introduce them to others to help them feel welcome.
You accidentally see the answers to a quiz before class.
Don’t use them and let your teacher know what happened.
A classmate keeps asking personal questions that make you uncomfortable.
Let them know you don’t want to answer and change the subject.
You have a great idea for a school event but you're nervous to share it.
Practice what you want to say and ask a friend to support you.
You hear a rumor about a classmate that could hurt their feelings.
Don’t spread it and tell others to stop gossiping.