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Join me as we dive into a heartwarming discussion on celebrating Kindness Month in schools. Throughout the episode, I am sharing tons of ideas, strategies, and book recommendations aimed at fostering empathy and kindness among students. 

From school-wide projects to individual acts of kindness, this episode is packed with actionable tips for school counselors looking to make a significant impact on student growth and success.

Whether you're searching for new ideas or looking to refresh your kindness initiatives, this episode promises inspiration and practical advice to help you spread kindness throughout your school community.

Topics Discussed:

• Celebrating Kindness Month: February is Kindness Month and celebrating it is so important! 
• Empathy in Classrooms: Focusing on teaching empathy through lessons and incorporating books that highlight kindness.
• Book Recommendations: Suggestions for books to use in kindness lessons, including "The Kindness Quilt" and how it can be used for a school-wide project.
• Mix It Up Day: How to host a Mix It Up Day event to encourage students to cross social boundaries, available for all school levels.
• Kindness Initiatives: Ideas for school-wide kindness initiatives such as assemblies, Kind Student of the Week, kindness trees, and compliment days.
• Kindness and Empathy Lessons: Lesson ideas focusing on kindness and empathy, including book readings and craft activities.
• Community Circles and Small Groups: Running community circles and starting kindness or friendship groups to foster kindness and improve communication skills among students.
• Individual Sessions: Using kindness or gratitude journaling and mindfulness in individual counseling sessions to promote a positive mindset.
• Sister Classrooms: Pairing different grade levels for joint activities, promoting kindness and cooperation.
• Kindness Challenges and Projects: Suggestions for engaging students in kindness challenges, such as painting kindness rocks, journaling, and creating a kindness chain.

Resources Mentioned:

Books to Use For Lessons:

• The Sour Grape
• TpT Lesson
• The Last Stop On Market Street
• Try A Little Kindness
• Jelly Donut Difference  
• Tpt Lesson
• The Kindness Quilt

Learning For Justice Mix It Up Day Toolkit

Top Secret Kindness Club Small Group

February Kindness Calendar

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