Kindness to Myself
Name one thing you can do when you feel sad that is kind to yourself.
Take deep breaths, use a coping strategy, ask for help
What is one nice thing you can say to a friend?
"Nice job!", "I like your art!", "Thank you for being my friend!"
Name one chore you can do that helps your family.
Pick up clutter, feed pets, keep my area cleaned up, set the table, take out garbage.
What should you do when the teacher is talking so everyone can hear?
If you see someone drop a hat at the park, what is a kind thing to do?
Pick it up for them
What is a kind way to talk to yourself when you make a mistake? Give a short phrase you could say.
"It's okay," "I tried my best," "I'll try again.
If a friend drops something, what is a kind thing you can do?
Help them pick it up.
What is a kind way to speak to a sibling or roommate when they are tired?
Use a quiet voice, ask them if you can help, offer to do something for them.
If a classmate is working on a drawing, what is a kind way to respond to their picture?
Say you like it or tell them it looks great.
Is it kind to smile at someone you don't know? Why or why not?
Yes, a smile is friendly and can make someone feel good.
Why is resting or taking a deep breath a kind action for your body and mind?
Because it helps you feel calm and gives your brain and body a rest so you can do better.
Your friend is sad. Name two things you could do to be kind and help them feel better.
Listen to them, sit with them, play a game with them, listen to their favorite song.
Your supports ask you to set the table. Why is doing it kind?
It helps other members of the household and shows you care about them.
How can you be kind during group work? Give two short examples.
Share ideas, take turns, listen to others, support groupmates
You see an elderly person struggling with bags. What is something kind you can do?
Help them with the bags or offer to get someone that can help.
Describe two healthy things you can do each day to be kind to your body.
Get a good amount of sleep, eat healthy food, brush teeth, spend time outside, exercise.
How can sharing a game be kind to a friend?
Sharing things with friends shows your friend you care about them and want to spend time with them.
Give two ways you can show kindness at home without being asked.
Put away your belongings, help a sibling or roommate, say "thank you."
Someone answers a question wrong. What is a kind thing you can do or say afterward?
Say "good try" or "you'll get it next time"
Is it kind to say "Hello" from a safe distance if you see someone new at the park? Why or why not?
Yes, saying hello from a distance can be friendly.
Explain how asking for help when you are stuck shows kindness to yourself.
Asking for help lets you learn and keeps you from feeling stuck or frustrated.
Your friend is left out of a game. Describe how you would include them and why that is kind.
Invite them to play. This makes them feel included.
A family member or roommate is sad after a long day. Describe something kind you could do to help them feel better.
Make a card, help them with something, give them a hug.
Your classmate forgets their pencil. What can you do?
Offer a pencil to them or help them find one.
Describe two safe and kind ways you can help someone you don't know in your neighborhood.
Pick up litter, offer to help them with something, move things off the sidewalk, hold open a door