Kindness Counts
You notice a classmate dropped their pencils in the hallway.
What is one kind thing you could do?
Help pick them up.
Someone makes a joke about your shoes. You don't think it's funny. What could you say?
“Please stop. I don't think that's funny.”
There is a group playing a game at recess. What is one way you can make sure others feel welcome?
Invite others to play and explain the rules.
True or false: Everyone in your classroom has to like the same things for your class to get along?
False
You see trash on the floor even though you didn't drop it. What could you do?
Pick it up and throw it away or tell an adult if needed.
A student is sitting alone at lunch. What could you do to help them feel welcome?
Invite them to sit with you or join your group.
A student repeatedly makes fun of another student's lunch every day. Is this harmless teasing or a behavior that should be reported?
It should be reported to a trusted adult
Your group has room for one more person during a class activity. Someone who is usually quiet asks to join. What should you do?
Welcome them and give them a role.
A classmate celebrates a holiday your family doesn't celebrate. What is a respectful thing you can do?
Be curious and respectful and allow them to share if they want to.
Your classmate forgot their pencil. You have an extra one. What could you do?
Offer to share your extra pencil.
Your partner makes a mistake while reading aloud. What is a kind response?
Encourage them instead of laughing or making fun of them. They're trying, that's what counts.
You see someone being repeatedly teased, but the person being teased says nothing. What can a bystander do?
Support the student and tell a trusted adult.
Your class is choosing teams, and one student is always picked last. What could you suggest?
Use a fair way to choose teams rather than always letting students pick.
Someone speaks with a different accent than you. What should you do if you don't understand them?
Politely ask them to repeat or explain.
During a group project, one person is doing all the work while another person isn't getting a chance to participate. What should you do?
Make sure everyone gets a role and a chance to contribute.
Someone gives an answer in class that you think is incorrect.
How can you respond respectfully?
Listen respectfully and disagree kindly, without embarrassing them.
A friend says, “Don't tell anyone, but I've been getting picked on every day.” What should you do?
Take them seriously, provide emotional support, and tell them that you would tell a trusted adult who can help.
A new student joins your class and doesn't know anyone. What are three ways you could help them feel included?
Introduce yourself, show them around, invite them to join activities, or introduce them to classmates.
Two students have different traditions, family backgrounds, or ways of doing things. What can they learn from each other?
They can learn about different perspectives, experiences, and traditions.
You hear students spreading a rumor about someone in your class. What should you do?
Don't spread it, don't participate, and tell a trusted adult if someone could be harmed.
You see someone having a difficult day, but they haven't asked for help. What are two ways you could show kindness while respecting their space?
Check in kindly, offer help, listen, or give them space if they prefer.
A student says, “I was just joking!” after another student tells them to stop. Why doesn't calling it a joke automatically make it okay?
What matters is the impact and whether the person wants the behavior to continue.
Your friends want to leave one person out of a game because “they aren't very good at it.” What could you say?
Suggest including them and adapting the game so everyone can participate.
Why is it important to avoid making assumptions about people based on how they look, speak, dress, or what they like?
Because one characteristic doesn't tell you everything about a person, and assumptions can lead to unfair treatment or exclusion.
Your class is planning a school kindness project. Some students have different ideas. How can the group make a fair decision?
Listen to everyone's ideas, discuss them respectfully, and use a fair way to decide.