TK Cubbies Corner
Let's Learn about Kindness!
Today you are going to learn about kindness. Kindness makes the world a better place. Kindness can bring a smile to someones face, it doesn't take much, it doesn't take long, it doesn't cost a thing, and there's no way to do it wrong - Kindness!
A girl in a red hat finds the courage to be kind to the new student in class. Her kindness spreads, until her whole community experiences the magical shift that happens when people understand what it means to be kind, and act on their best impulses!
EW-Printables_Bingo_v02-min-1-min.pdfLet's come up with a list of ways that we can be kind in this classroom and at home.
Let's Learn About Using Kind Words
It is very important to use kind words when speaking to each other. Kinds words feel so good to hear and say. Kind words show that you're a good friend.
Maddy uses her words to spread kindness throughout the day. She gives out compliments and she even remembers to say Sorry if she makes a mistake. She treats others the way that she would want to be treated.
Remember, kind words make a sad face go away because everyone loves them! Be a good friend, and use kind words today and everyday.
Let's practice using Kind Words!
Let's Learn About Being a Good Friend
It is so fun to have friends. Friends play at recess together. Friends can play games together. Friends can laugh together and share their toys. You can include others and have many friends!
Being a good friend is very important. Friends help each other, they share their toys and they are kind to each other. Daniel Tiger sings a song to show us how we can help our friends.
What are some other things that we can do to show that we are good friends? In this story, The Rainbow Fish, we are going to learn about how important it is to share with our friends.
Now that we've heard some examples on how to be a good friend, what are some ways that you can show that you are a good friend?
Let's Learn About the Power of Words
We've already talked about using Kind Words, but what happens when someone doesn't use Kind Words? When we say something that is mean we might hurt our friends feeling and make them feel sad.
Wrinkled heart.pdf
In the story, A Wrinkled Heart, Elliot is scolded for spilling some milk, and his heart wrinkles a little bit. At school, he talks to some friends who hurt his feelings and his heart wrinkles even more… until it’s all wrinkled up! Later, his friends and family apologize for their hurtful words and try to take the wrinkles out. Elliott feels better, but some wrinkles get left behind. He decides to always be careful with his words so he doesn’t wrinkle anyone’s heart.
Look at all those wrinkles! Can you make the wrinkles go away? It is important to remember that when you do or say something that is unkind you are adding a wrinkle to someone’s heart. Once a wrinkle is there, you can’t make it go away, but you can still apologize! Let's practice!
How to Apologize.pdfDisclaimer: The following information is for educational purposes and not intended as psychological interventions, or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help, seek the consultation of a mental health professional.