Kind Words-Classroom
Sam is a new student in your class. Rob ignores him. How would you include and be kind to Sam?
Answers may vary
Someone is in your way as you are walking in the cafeteria with a tray.Instead of saying, "Move!" how can you be kind?
Say, "Excuse me."
You see someone hanging out alone on the playground. What should you do?
Ask them if they would like to join you/ talk to them.
It is okay to make fun of another person's clothes.
False/Never -- let everyone be themselves.
how can being kind make someone feel?
Happy or accepted
Jake's papers are on Kelly's desk. Kelly says" Your papers are on my desk". Jake is being rude to Kelly, saying "I don't care!" What could Kelly say to Jake? (Remember to use kind words!)
Please move your papers to your own desk. This is my space.
Someone cuts you in the lunch line. What should you do?
Say, "I was here first." Please don't cut me.
If the person does not move, tell an adult.
You are playing tag with some friends, but they always want you to be "it".
Talk to them.
Tell them you would like a turn.
Tell them, I need a break from tag, and ask someone else to play.
You see your friend has gained or lost weight and it's okay to make a comment.
False
How does it feel to be kind?
helpful, encouraged, friendly, nice
Cole does not have a pencil. Sally says, "Oh well! You need to be prepared!" What could Sally have said instead?
Sally could say, "You can borrow one of my pencils."
-Ask the teacher for a pencil
-Ask another friend to borrow a pencil
You are going through the lunch line, and you notice that the lunch lady looks sad and tired? What could you say that would be kind?
"Thanks so much for making our lunch today".
"You are the best"!
You and a friend are fighting over the swing. Instead of fighting back, what should you do?
Suggest taking turns
Push each other on the swing
Being kind is ALWAYS easy to do
False. When is it not easy to be kind?
Give someone a kind/positive comment.
Positive Answer
You are playing a game and your teammate got the answer wrong. What is something kind you could say to your teammate?
Positive Answer
"That's okay! You can try again later!"
Someone dropped their lunch on the floor. Other kids start to laugh at the person. What should you say?
"That's not nice to laugh."
"Hey, do you need some help picking that up?"
You and a friend race, and you lose. Your friend says, "Ha ha I won!" What would be a kinder thing to say?
Nice race!
Nice job!
Good try!
Maybe you will win next time?
Want to race again?
Telling someone, "No thank you." or "Stay in your own space." are kind and polite things to say.
True
Give an example of a way to be kind to yourself, especially when you are stressed.
Take a deep breath, exercise, distract yourself, play, etc.
Your teacher is teaching something new and important in Math, and your friends keep trying to talk to you.
"Shhh, I am trying to listen".
or use a "quiet" gesture
Put your eyes and ears on the teacher.
You accidentally spilt your milk on someone. The person looks upset. What could you say that would be kind?
Positive Answer
"I am sorry, it was an accident". Can I get you some paper towels to help you clean that up?"
You see a kid being made fun of. What should you say or do?
Ask the friend, if he/she wants to play with you to get them away from the person who is being mean.
Tell the person who is making fun to stop.
Tell an adult about what you saw.
When someone upsets you, the best thing to do is stay calm, take a deep breath, and use kind, polite words and/or walk away.
True. Why should you try to take a deep breath, walk away or stay calm?
What is the kindness ripple effect?
It is when kindness spreads from one person to another like ripples on water- a small act of kindness grows from one person to another.