Self Kindness
How do you feel when you are kind to yourself?
Being kind to myself makes me feel good!
What could you do to keep the environment healthy?
I can recycle and reuse, throw my trash away, etc.
If you see a hurt little animal who needs help, what should you do?
I should see if there is anything I can do to safely help it, like asking a grown-up how to best help!
What are three actions you can do that are kind?
Hold a door, smile at someone, wait my turn, share a toy, give a compliment, etc.
What is something you can do to be unkind?
Call someone a name, be rude, yell at someone, etc.
How can we take care of our bodies?
Eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep, etc
Why is it good for the environment if we keep it clean?
It is good because plants and animals can still live in their homes.
When you are outside playing and you see a lost kitten what could you do?
I can tell a safe grown up and ask how I can best help.
Why is it important to be kind?
It is important because other peoples' feelings matter. I am important and other people are important too!
Why do you think you sometimes act unkind?
I can act unkind when I am feeling bad. I might be mad, sad, or scared. I might be feeling selfish too.
When you are being kind to yourself can you be kind to others too?
Yes, of course!
What's one way I can encourage others to be kind to the environment?
I can encourage them to put their trash in trash cans, follow the rules in parks, etc.
How can you be kind to a pet?
Give it love, care for it, feed it, etc
What is one kind thing you can do at home?
answers vary
If I was being unkind what are some things I can do to make it right?
Apologize to my friend or family member, find a different way to act next time, talk about my feelings, etc.
What is self kindness?
Self kindness is when you are kind to yourself.
What should the environment look like if it is healthy and clean?
The environment should look very alive and green.
What are some things you can do to help the animals in your community?
I can volunteer at an animal shelter, adopt/rescue pets, take care of my own pet, be kind to wild animals by respecting their space, etc.
How can you do something kind when someone else is being mean or rude?
I can always remember the truth. Even if someone is telling me I am ugly or I am rude, I know who I am. I have yucky feelings sometimes. Other people can have yucky feelings too.
When you are feeling big, yucky feelings what can you do instead of being unkind?
Take some deep breaths, step away, talk about my feelings, use a fidget toy, ask for help, etc.
How can you love yourself?
I can love myself by loving who I am and being kind to myself.
What is environment kindness?
Environment kindness is when you are kind to the environment and you take care of it.
What is one way you can be kind to an animal this week?
answers vary
Why do people feel good when you are kind to them?
They feel good because kindness shows respect and makes people feel important and special.
How can you avoid being unkind to someone?
I can pay attention to my body and brain, think about how I am feeling and make a good choice.