During the month of October, Mrs. Russo and Ms. Ruggles traveled to all of our classrooms to discuss the topic of Kindness.
Students discussed the importance of kindness, and how we can spread it throughout our classrooms, school, homes and community. We encouraged all students to "BE THE SPARK!"
Here are some of the books we read to our students:
Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson:
It’s a feel-good story that inspires and celebrates a world full of ordinary deeds!
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig:
Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party... until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine.
Each Kindness by E.B. Lewis:
Each kindness makes the world a little better!With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking art, it will resonate with readers long after they've put it down. Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.
Below you will find some of the activities students completed after listening and discussing the above stories!
Check back for more exciting updates for Johnny Appleseed's Kindness Initiative!
Mr. Smith's class (4D) created their own "Kindness Garden". Each student decorated rocks (collected by Mrs. King over summer vacation!) with kindness words and phrases.
2nd grade students shared the different kind of ways they have shown kindness in their lives.
Check back for more exciting updates for Johnny Appleseed's Kindness Initiative!
