A Year of Kindness As We Go Back to School
I don’t think it is an overstatement to say that the world needs some kindness right now. Let’s commit to doing our own part in bringing that about. Little movements, small actions can make great impact collectively. Let’s band together this school year and shower each other with kindness, caring, empathy and love.
Let's make this school year the kindest one yet!
With gratitude,
—MiaLisa Millares, Executive Director
ACTION
Host a Card-Making Party.
Gather your summer friends and have a card-making party. Make 40 kindness cards taking the time to decorate each one in unique ways. Bring them with you to school. Pass them out to your classmates and teachers.
Give Teacher Gifts.
Teachers do so much for their students. Why not start the year with a special kindness for someone who puts their heart into giving back? Create some tissue paper flowers with pipe cleaners and wrap them in construction paper for a forever bouquet for your teacher on the first day of school.
Try a New Kindness Routine.
Find new ways to incorporate kindness into your daily routine by checking out our printable everyday kindness menu.
Start Road Trip Conversations.
You might still have one road trip left in you this summer. Check out these kindness conversation starters for your road quest to infuse kindness into your trip!
Browse Volunteer Listings.
If you want to volunteer with your kids, check out this incredible resource. We have a free volunteer listings curated to offer different family opportunities to volunteer together.
CONVERSATIONS
Who inspires you to be kind? What do they do that impacts you?
What do you think kindness looks like in school?
Can it be hard to be kind? How can you overcome any barriers to kindness?
How do you feel when you are kind to someone else?
Can you think of a time when a classmate or teacher did something kind for you? How did it make you feel?
How can you make a new student feel welcome in your classroom?
Have you ever seen someone who was left out? Have you ever felt left out? How can you be inclusive at your school?
Why is it important to be kind to someone who might seem different from you?
What’s one way you can show kindness to your teacher or school staff members?
READ
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
Fill your kindness bucket by reading this delightful book by Carol McCloud. It will help you to bring kindness to those around you.
INSPIRATION
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
—Anne Frank