Our second monthly SEL theme is perfect for the month of February – kindness!
In this first week of the month, we will define our theme, discuss why it’s an important SEL skill and talk real-world application. This will serve as a springboard for the resources and other ideas I will be sharing throughout the remainder of the month.
So, let’s dive in!
What is kindness exactly? Here’s a good starting point to use with kids of all ages. You can adjust this definition to best fit the needs of the age group you work with. I know this one is pretty self-explanatory, but sometimes we just need someone else to sum it up for us!
Now that kids know what kindness is, we need to help them understand why it’s important and how it will be beneficial to both others and themselves.
It’s critical to help kids understand that modeling kindness is one of the best ways to build a happier world because kindness is CONTAGIOUS!
Next, we can begin connecting kindness with kids’ real lives using the list below.
What other ways do you show kindness in your own life? This is something I’ve been thinking a lot about over the past few days and something I want to really highlight for my kids this month. I’ve already done a few small acts of kindness, and I have several more (both big and small) planned.
How can you make kindness a priority this month (and beyond) for your kids or students?
Be sure to follow along all month right here on the blog, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. I will be sharing all sorts of tips, strategies and resources throughout February.
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