School community.

To promote kindness, positivity, and empathy among participants by encouraging them to express genuine appreciation and warmth towards others in their school community through various creative means.

Here and now.

Self-awareness.

Conflict resolution.

Personal responsibility.

Various materials (as desired)

1 day.

Participants in the activity are tasked with, in the most creative way possible, dedicating their kind words, compliments, giving nice thoughts, hugs, genuine smiles, etc., to at least someone at school.

Reflection:

Within the classrooms, the next day they can briefly discuss what methods they chose, how they felt when sharing kind words, how they felt when receiving them, how they felt when they saw reactions, what reactions they received, etc. Did they like the day? Would they repeat it?

For younger children, provide sentence starters like “I like when you…” or “You are good at…”. For shy or nonverbal participants, allow written notes, drawings, or symbols. In virtual settings, use message boards, private chats, or digital sticky notes. For multilingual groups, encourage kind words in different languages with translations.

After sharing kind words, invite participants to reflect on how it felt to give and receive kindness. Create space for silent journaling, drawing, or group discussion, focusing on emotional responses and the power of words.

This activity nurtures empathy, positive social interactions, and emotional connection among participants. By encouraging acts of kindness, it boosts self-esteem and creates a supportive and caring school environment. It helps students become more aware of the impact of their words and actions, fostering a culture of respect and friendliness. Overall, it promotes emotional well-being and strengthens interpersonal relationships.

This activity encourages empathy, positive communication, and emotional connection among participants. Set a respectful tone and create a safe space for giving and receiving kind words. Emphasize authenticity and remind participants that even small words of kindness can have a big impact.