True/False
It is okay to make fun of someone's clothing, dress, shoes, and food
False
Give me an example of a kind act that you can do for your teacher
-Cleaning up after yourself
-Paying attention when your teacher is talking
-Helping them carry the lunch bag
-Following your teacher's directions
Give an example of a kind thing you can do when you are at recess
-Invite someone playing on their own to play with you.
-Play fairly and follow the rules
-Apologize if you cheat or did not play fairly
-Say "Good Job" when someone does well on a game.
Ms. Kia's #1 Rule
What is BE SAFE!
Imagine if you were a new student at an unfamiliar school and when you tried to be friendly towards others, they moved away, laughed at you and/or ignored you.
How would you feel?
Sad, hurt, disappointed, lonely
Encouraging someone who looks like they are having a bad day, asking your classmate if he or she needs help, and inviting someone who is playing alone to hang out with you are examples of being kind.
True
Give an example of a kind act that you do for a classmate
-Ask them how he or she is feeling if you notice they are looking sad or upset
-Helping them with an assignment
-Inviting them to play with you
Explain why it is important to play fairly and follow the rules
-It makes everyone feel respected.
-Everyone understands how to play the game
-No one gets left out and feels included
Instead of telling a teacher what you want to do...
We ASK if we can do it!
Imagine if you were in a new school and didn’t know anyone. What could other people do to help you feel welcomed, more comfortable, and that you belonged?
-Say Hi
-Introduce themselves
-Smile at you
-Invite you to play with them
-Show you around the school during recess
Every act of kindness, no matter how big or small, helps
True, because every act of kindness helps make our school a more inviting and fun place for all students.
Describe how you would respond to a classmate in a kind way if your classmate tells you that he hates school and is never going to be as smart as you.
-Point out something they do well in school
-Ask if they need help with understanding an assignment
-Cheer them on by saying "don't give up, keep trying, etc"
If someone is not following the rules and playing fairly, what is a kind way to solve the problem?
-Pull them aside and remind them of the game rules in a calm down.
-Use a "I message" to explain how you feel. Example: I feel sad when you don't follow the rules. Could you follow the rules so we can have more fun together?
-Ask a Yard Duty for help
Ms. Ksenia's dream job is...
What is a Speech Therapist!
Imagine if you treated someone unkindly and regretted what you had done. How could you try to repair your mistake?
-Apologize
-Do a kind act. Draw a nice picture, share your snack, invite them to play with you.
-Take responsibility for your unkind action.
Empathy is being able to put yourself in someone's else shoes and being able to understand their feelings and thoughts.
True, empathy is about imagining yourself "in someone's else shoes."
Describe how you would solve the problem in a kind way if a classmate is distracting you when you are trying to pay attention to the teacher
-Ignore it
-Ask them in a calm voice to "please stop"
-Tell them in a calm voice that "I need to focus on the teacher."
What is an example of an unkind thing to do during recess?
-Telling someone he or she cannot play the game with you.
-Making fun of someone if they lose or don't do as good as you.
-Using your hands and body to hurt someone if you are upset with them.
-Putting them down if they don't want to play with you.
The staff that went to Foothill Elementary as a student.
Who is Mr. Lee!
Imagine if you have two friends who are fighting with each other and are telling you mean things about each other. How would you deal with this gossip in a kind way?
-Ignore it.
-Ask them in a calm voice that you want to be both of their friends.
-Tell them you don't want to hear gossip about the other person.
-Encourage them to talk out their problems with each other instead of with you.
It is fine to spread gossip about someone as long as you tell your friend to keep it a secret.
False, gossip can be hurtful because it can spread easily and might affect how other students see a classmate.
Describe how you would help two classmates who are arguing about how to do a group project and are not listening to each other.
-Ask your classmates if they can each take a turn listening to each other's ideas.
-Explain to your classmate that you are feeling sad seeing them not get along
-Asking your teacher for help
Describe how you would solve the problem in a kind way. Your friends want to play basketball, but the court is being used by another group of students.
-Ask if you can be two teams and play together
-Find another game to play
-Wait your turn till the group is done playing.
Ms. Jessica is from this place
Where is Southern California?
Imagine if your friend is telling you that if you want to be friends with him or her, that you can no longer be friends with one of your classmates. How would you solve this problem in a kind way?
-Use an "I message" to share how you feel. Example: I feel sad when I have to choose between you and my other friend. Can we all be friends?
-Take turns playing with each one of your friends
-Encourage them to talk out their problems with each other