What is Kindness?
Define kindness
The quality of being generous, friendly, and considerate
True or False: Kindness can increase feelings of happiness
True
What does it mean to include someone?
Asking them to play at recess
Not pushing them out of a game
Inviting them to join your group during lunch
True or False: Jokes are always OK, even if the joke is making fun of someone
False
True or False: You can only show kindness to friends
False
How can you show kindness to a new student?
Inviting them to play at recess
Showing them around the school
Asking them questions to get to know them
How can you make sure everyone feels welcome in a group?
Using kind words towards everyone
Including them in the group conversation
Name a way you can tell if a joke is inappropriate
The joke is about someone's appearance
The joke is about someone's identity (race, religion, etc)
Give one example of kindness at school
Including others who may not have someone to play with at recess
Picking up trash
Helping someone with their work in class
Stand up for someone who is being bullied
What can you do when you see someone who is sitting alone at lunch or recess?
Invite them to join you to play/eat lunch
Name a way to show kindness during recess
Invite someone who is sitting by themselves to join your game
Standing up for someone who is being treated unkindly
Helping someone up if they fall
What should you do if you tell a joke and someone feels hurt or embarrassed by it?
Apologize and never say the joke again
How can kindness help someone who is sad?
It can make them feel better
Name one way to show kindness at home
Helping with chores
Giving your family members a hug
Listening to your parents
Name a way to show kindness to a friend
Giving them a gift or making a card for their birthday
Sharing toys with them
Giving them a compliment
Cheering them up if they feel sad
Why is it important to think before you joke?
So you can make sure you're not saying something unkind
True or False: Acts of kindness can be simple things, such as smiling when you walk by someone
True
Why is listening a way to show kindness?
How can you show kindness to someone who is different from you?
Giving them a compliment
Not judging them
Asking polite questions to get to know them more
Share an example of a joke that is funny but still appropriate
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear