Act it Out
Chloe excludes and ignores Maya, the new student. How would you greet a new student at your school?
You are "Chloe"
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It is wrong to judge a person by their clothing. Why/Why not?
Draw how you think Maya felt when the kids at school excluded her during recess and she had to play alone.
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Although the word “bullying” was never used in the book Each Kindness, do you think that Maya was the target of bullying? Why or why not?
Yes! It was repeated over time, there was a power struggle (Maya was new, she had not many friends and didn't have a lot of power, socially). Chloe did this intentionally and Maya was a target of not just her but her friends too. She went along with it!
What is Ms. Portwood's new last name?
Mrs. Portsmith
Chloe is rude and excludes Maya - and eventually everyone else seems to do the same.
Someone in your class, who is always ignored and excluded, asks you to play during recess. What do you do/say?
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Making fun of someone's clothing, food, shoes, or choice of games makes you cooler than them. Why/Why not?
False. You don't know someone else like you know yourself. Making fun of someone else makes you look ignorant and mean, not cool.
Think about a time when you were at an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people. Draw what it was like for you. Explain what you drew.
Which character do you most relate to, Chloe or Maya?
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What does a counselor do in school? (name three different things)
1. Teach Care Class, 2. Talk to students when they're having a problem in class, with academics, or at home, 3. Support students with difficult situations with peers, 4. Be a judgment free listener, 5. Explore careers with all students, 6. Provides resources to teachers and parents when needed, 7. Develops programs in the school for Social Emotional development, 8. Helps students realize their own amazing potential. 9. Does Cafeteria duty/greeter at school, 10. Teaches you kindness and empathy through modeling.
If you were Maya, how might you ask an adult for help?
You are "Maya" ...pick an adult to ask for help
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There must be something wrong with Maya if her family can’t afford to buy her new clothes. Why/why not?
False. Families may prioritize other things like housing, food, or activities, and not clothing. Also, even if they can't afford to buy certain clothes, that doesn't mean there's anything "wrong" with them.
Draw how you feel when you do something kind.
How many acts of kindness can you or your group come up with in the next 45 seconds? See how many you can write down. Get a pen and paper...Ms. Portwood will tell you when to start.
What kind of dog does Ms. Portwood have? Double points if you know her name!
A corgi! Dalloway.
What would you do if you heard your classmates put down another student because his or her family could not afford new clothes or shoes?
You: Overheard someone getting hurt by others. Pick someone in your group to represent the Bully. Confront them.
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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.
What symbol represents kindness to you? Draw it.
Think of 2 different ways you can treat others with kindness. Silently, without words, act out each example, while the rest of the class guesses what those acts of kindness are.
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What's the difference between Teasing and a Conflict?
1. Teasing is usually amongst friends, everyone is usually having fun. No one is getting hurt and everyone is participating. 2. A conflict is between two or more people, no one is having fun, there is a possible solution to the disagreement, there is an equal balance of power, might happen occasionally, not planned, everyone wants to work it out
What if the ending of the story was different? You are Chloe. Maya (pick another student) returns to school and you have a chance to make things better. What would you say to Maya?
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Every act of kindness, no matter how big or small, makes the world a better place.
Draw yourself doing something kind.
Say at least one kind statement, compliment, or expression of appreciation to the person next to you. Each team member must participate and be included. Notice what this experience feels like for you. Share-out
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What is Ms. Portwood's favorite coping strategy? / What is her #1 go-to first thing to do when stressed out?
Taking deep breaths.