The new kid said,“Hi.” The class said,“Welcome to our family.” The new kid said,“I hate school.” The class said,“You’ll love ours.” The new kid said,“I can’t.” The class said,“You will.” The new kid said,“I have no friends.” The class said,“You do now.” Teach kids to ♥️ kids.

What better way to foster kindness, build character and encourage positive school communities than awesome visuals that students see each and every day. Ripple Kindness #KindnessEDU #KindnessMatters #BeKind ripplekindness.org/the-best-kindn…

I thought about how I could help teachers continue to nurture kindness in their students and came up with this free kindness checklist for home using Google Slides. Feel free to download and share with students... teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindne… #distancelearning #kindness #freebies

Check out the Kindness Calendar created by The Kindness School Foundation. It will be updated each week to challenge students at home to a daily act of kindness... kindness-school.org/kindness-calen… #kindnessmatters #teachingfromhome #teachingduringcoronavirus #schoolclosure #KidsDeserveIt

Free at-home kindness checklist challenges kids to think of acts of kindness they can do for each family member. Construct list in Google Slides or print & write. bit.ly/3bkSUiC #kindnessmatters #teachingfromhome #teachingduringcoronavirus #schoolclosure #KidsDeserveIt

I needed to do something to fill my helper cup... decided to make some “Be Kind” sign deliveries! Ripple Kindness RAK Foundation #KindnessMatters @jeffreykubiak RosaParksElementary Dr. Andrew Buchheit VAESP

#Kindness #Hope #Joy & #Happiness! #JoyTrain #Love RT Ripple Kindness

“Believe in yourself.” —A message from my “school daughter” & member of our @KindKidsAtKirk. She wrote this message during #thekindnessrocksproject. Thought everyone could use some uplifting. ❤️ And she’s wearing a #Selena25 shirt. Fitting. #TuesdayThoughts #TuesdayMotivation

Some positive things I've seen this week while hubby and I have been out getting some exercise. Please share your positive moments too. #behappy #coronavirus #GoodThings #PositiveVibes #KindnessMatters #ENCOURAGEMENT

Our next Kindness Calendar is out! Week 2 (6 - 10 April) is about 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀. Download the free calendar here: kindness-school.org/kindness-calen… #KindnessCalendar #Homeschooling2020 #FFBWednesday RAK Foundation Action for Happiness Ripple Kindness

Life is crazy right now and I'm busier than ever so I'm very aware of the need to take care of my own mental health. Yesterday, hubby and I drove 10 minutes from home to a beautiful place abundant with wildlife. How are you looking after your mental health? #COVID19 #mentalhealth

TEACHERS & PARENTS: On April 18, 4 pm ET, you & your kids can watch online the streamed performance of THE INVISIBLE BOY musical...& MORE! Check out details here: ctcharlotte.org/Online/default…… Dr. Michele Borba @BarbaraGruener Amy Jussel IBPA Character.org Ripple Kindness

This amazing landlord cancelled rent for 300 tenants during the month of April. When some tried to help in other ways, he said, help your neighbour! buff.ly/39F7TCV #kindness #generosity #covid19 #helpothers

Watch how this rice ATM is giving people in Vietnam free rice... buff.ly/2RCSooF #helpothers #video #COVID19 #kindness #love #generosity

Just uploaded to our website, these are some of the 16 compliment coupons for kids. Grab yours along with other free printables... buff.ly/2XF4IbO #kindness #printables #free #freeresources #Homeschooling #distancelearning

It's no secret that the way to the heart is through the stomach. That's why next week's #KindnessCalendar is all about food 😋 Download the free calendar here: kindness-school.org/kindness-calen… Action for Happiness Ripple Kindness #wellbeing #kindness #homeschooling #teachingduringcoronavirus

We have launched a project to #thank frontline workers that anyone in the world can join. Search Ripple Gratitude Project on Facebook and join the group. We'd love to have you help us show our #appreciation to those who are giving so much. #FrontLineHeroes #frontlineworkers

Why Teaching Kindness in Schools is Essential to Reduce Bulling ~via Ripple Kindness edut.to/3oHKXuE

Ended the term with a Friday Random Act of Kindness, hiding these Ripple Kindness bookmarks inside books in the library, ready for some lucky students to find next term. ❤️ #rak #randomactsofkindness #authenticityinedu #tlapdownunder

7 Reasons Why Social-Emotional Learning is Important for Teacher Wellbeing by McGraw Hill PreK-12 link.medium.com/eEqdWeH5gib