ACT IT OUT!
Chloe ignores and excludes Maya, the new student in their class. How would you welcome and introduce yourself to a new student?
By saying, "Hi, my name is ____. Welcome to our school. I can show you around and introduce you to some of my friends." You can also ask questions to get to know the new student to make them feel welcome.
It is wrong to judge a person by their clothing.
True
Draw how you think Maya felt when the kids at school excluded her during recess and she had to play alone.
Example- Sad face
Imagine if you were a new student at an unfamiliar school and when you tried to be friendly towards others, they moved away, laughed at you and/or ignored you.
How would you feel?
Sad, embarrassed, lonely, uncomfortable, unwelcomed
What is this months topic of the month?
ORGANIZATION
Chloe turns away from Maya when Maya tries to be friendly. She also looked away and moved her desk further away from Maya. Act out a kinder way Chloe could have responded.
Examples- Chloe could have smiled back at Maya and introduced herself. Chloe could have been friendly back to Maya by saying something nice like "welcome to our school". Chloe could have helped Maya feel settled in the classroom by saying, "I'm here for you if you need help".
It’s ok to make make fun of another person’s clothing, shoes, food, or games.
False
Think about a time when you were at an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people.
Draw what it was like for you.
Example: sad, left out, lonely,
Trying to make a new friend
Imagine if you were in a new school and didn’t know anyone. What could other people do to help you feel welcomed, more comfortable, and that you belonged?
Introduce themselves, show you around, talk to you, invite you to play at recess, compliment you
Examples: clean out desk/folders/backpack, use binder dividers, separate clothing items in dresser, organize toys in different bins
If a classmate made fun of something you were wearing and started laughing, how can you respond?
You could tell the person that you like what you are wearing and it does not matter what they think.
You could let them know how that makes you feel-"I feel upset when you make fun of my shoes. Please stop."
There must be something wrong with Maya if her family can’t afford to buy her new clothes.
False
Draw how you feel when you do something kind.
example- Happy
Imagine if you were Chloe and had treated Maya the way that she did, how would you feel?
How does it impact the students around you?
Teacher feels- Annoyed, frustrated, disrespected
Students feel- Like they can't learn, can't focus, frustrated, annoyed
You realize you said something unkind about what someone was wearing and you notice it upset them. How could you make things better?
You could apologize and follow up with something kind to make them feel better.
Encouraging someone who looks like they are having a hard day, asking your classmate how their day is going, smiling at someone you don’t know very well, and inviting someone who is alone to play or hang out with you are acts of kindness.
True!
Draw yourself doing something kind.
Example- Helping the teacher hand out papers, cleaning up garbage, saying something nice to a friend
Think of a time you treated someone unkindly and regretted what you had done. How did you, or how could you have repaired your mistake?
Apologize, make a kinder choice, recognize how they feel and make it better
Why do you think it is important to follow the rules in the classroom and in school?
So everyone feels safe, respected, and important.
So everyone has a fair chance at learning and doing their job of being a great student.
What if the ending of Each Kindness was different; Maya returns to school and Chloe gets a second chance to make things better. What would Chloe do and/or say to Maya to repair the mistakes she made?
Chloe could be the first one to smile at Maya and offer to be her friend. Chloe could ask Maya to play with her at recess. Chloe could ask Maya about the different things she has brought in to show others. Chloe could say she is sorry for ignoring Maya and invite her to each lunch with her.
Every act of kindness, no matter how big or small, makes the world a better place.
True
Draw one way someone was kind to you.
Helped you with something, said something nice to you, offered to be your friend, played with you at recess
Imagine if you were in Chloe’s class and it was your turn to drop a stone in the water, sharing something kind you have done. What would you share?
Give your own example of ways you have been kind- helping someone, complimenting someone, offering assistance, taking turns, respecting others
Make a list of 5 ways you can be kind
Hold the door for someone, compliment someone, help someone, invite someone to play with you at recess, use your manners, listen when the teacher is talking, pick up garbage