Kindness a School
Name one simple way you can show kindness to a classmate during group work.
ex. If they lose their spot in the book you can point where the last person left off reading.
Give one example of a small chore you could do to help your family without being asked.
Taking out the trash when its full!
What is one quick way to be kind to neighbors (for example, someone who lives nearby)?
If you live be an elderly neighbor or someone who cannot walk, you can shovel their driveway when it snows.
Define “kindness” in one sentence that a 5th grader would understand.
Kindness is when you treat others with respect, are helpful and use nice words.
If you see someone drop their books in the hallway, what would you do? (Answer in one sentence.)
Help pick them up!
Give an example of kind words you could say to someone having a bad day at school.
Are you okay? Is there anything I can do to help you?
Name two polite phrases you can use with family members that show kindness.
How can I help you today?
Thank you for helping me.
Name two ways students can help keep their community clean and kind.
When at the park with snacks. throw away trash and make sure it lands inside the trash can. When going to grocery stores, or clothing stores, putting items back nice and neat.
Give two examples of kind actions you can do for someone you don’t know very well.
1.) Show interest in what they like to do outside of school, ask questions about what they like, their family etc
2.) Find common interest and see if you can form a friendship
During a game, a teammate is being teased. What is one kind thing you can say or do right away?
Be an upstander and tell the people that are teasing what they are doing is not kind. etc
Describe a respectful way to include a shy student in a recess game.
Hi! My name is ______. Would you like to play tag today?
Describe how listening to a sibling without interrupting is an act of kindness. Include one benefit it creates.
It allows the sibling to feel heard. Its beneficial because it creates a loving bond.
Describe how volunteering at a local event or charity shows kindness to the community. Give one example of a volunteer task a 5th grader could do.
Volunteering at a local event shows kindness to the community, because you are giving your time to help others in need. It shows you care. An example could be, reaching out to a local church or charity and see if there are any upcoming events you can volunteer at. This could be during the holidays.
What is empathy, and how is it different from just being nice? Give one example.
Empathy is a step beyond sympathy. Its when you truly put yourself in another's shoes and feel the same way they do. Not to the same extent of course, but you say more than just "I'm sorry". You are there for that person and ask if you can help in anyway.
You overhear a friend spreading an untrue rumor about someone. What should you do to respond kindly and responsibly?
Talk to that friend and explain how harmful that friend is being. Its only going to make matters worse and that friend is going to be part of the problem.
Explain how being kind in class can help everyone learn better — give two reasons.
When classmates are being respectful to one another it is a more enjoyable learning environment. The teacher is able to also teach the lesson without disruptions that can make students miss out on important content.
Your parent looks tired after work. Describe two thoughtful things you could do that evening to show kindness.
Ask if they need help with anything.
Clean up after myself. (dishes after dinner, etc)
Explain why following community rules (like traffic safety or park rules) is a form of kindness to others.
It shows that you are respectful. When you break rules it shows that you do not care about others and only yourself.
Describe a time when a kind action might be difficult to do. Explain why and how you could still try.
It might be difficult to show a kind action when you don't agree with what another person is saying. You may want to yell, but you know that wont make matters better. So you take a deep breath and try to find a common ground.
A student in your class is always left out of group projects. Suggest a concrete plan (2–3 steps) to make group work more fair and kind.
1.) Ask the teacher for help
2.) Suggest using a rotation of students in the same groups for so many weeks
A new student seems nervous and sits alone at lunch every day. List a three-step plan you could use to help them feel welcome.
1.) Introduce myself
2.) Introduce other students around me to the new student.
3.) Include the student to come play at lunch recess.
Explain how apologizing and fixing a mistake at home can improve relationships. Provide a short example.
Apologizing and fixing mistakes can improve relationships at home because it shows you respect the other person and their feelings.
Your town is planning a food drive. Outline a short plan (3–4 steps) your class could use to organize a donation drive to help local families.
1.) contact local food pantries to see items they are in need of
2.) talk to the principal/teacher to see how to get the word out
3.) make flyers to hang around the school and post to social media with the date and time the food drive is set for.
4.) deliver items to the food pantry
Create a short pledge (3–4 lines) a student could say to remind themselves to act kindly every day.
I pledge to be kind and caring in all situations. When I make mistakes, I make it better. When I am hurt by another, I explain how that made me feel and get support if needed.
Imagine your school is deciding whether to allow a student club that celebrates a culture a few students don’t understand. Some students are making mean jokes about it. Explain how you would intervene to support the club and teach kindness — include at least three actions you would take.
I would bring up the difference between people and ow we are all UNIQUE and special in our own way. THe color of our eyes, hair , skin, the beliefs that we have , our own cultural backgrounds. It makes us who we are. Having a club that celebrates cultural differences allows everyone opportunities to be part of something.