Social Emotional Newsletter
Theme of the Month: Kindness February 2024
Kindness Week begins Feb 12th - 16th Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17th
Kindness is..
Acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others.
*Resource of the month: Kindness Game Plan*
Random Acts of Kindness Checklist ✔️
Let someone else go first
Help clean up without being asked
Give a compliment to someone
Include someone in your game
Write a thank you note
Smile and say "Hello" or "Good morning"
Hold the door open for others
Share or donate a toy
Forgive someone for making a mistake
Listen to someone else's idea
Ask someone about their day
Tell someone "Thank You"
Connecting at Home 🏠
Actively recognize moments when you see your child being Kind. Give praise and meaning as to why it brings you joy when you see this type of behavior.
Ask yourself : What is so great about what I am seeing?" or "What do I appreciate about this moment in front of me?"
Use Emotionally Nutritious Words to describe the characteristics of Kindness to help build your child's inner wealth.
"I see, notice, etc. that you are (fill in emotionally nutritious word) because" (describe the evidence you have witnessed by their actions).
Emotionally Nutritious Words
Compassionate
Thoughtful
Courteous
Kindhearted
Loving
Forgiving
Cooperative
Polite
Well mannered
A Contributor
Empathetic
Book Suggestions 📖
(with read aloud links)
"Be Kind " by Pat Zietlow Miller
"Kindness is Cooler Mrs. Ruler " by Margery Cuyler
"The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig
"Kindness is my Superpower " by Alicia Ortego
"Do Unto Others" by Jeff Abbott
"A little Spot of Kindness" by Diane Alber
"Those Shoes" by Meribeth Boelts
"Each Kindness" by Jaqueline Woodson