K - Kind Kelly - Kindness
Kind Kelly is the eleventh of the stories from Powerful You Primary. Kelly helps children demonstrate empathy (ASCA Behavior - Social Skills Standard 4 ). Kelly also fosters a sense of belonging in the school environment (ASCA Mindset 3).
Chalkboard Quotes:
“In a world where you can be anything, be KIND.”
“Be someone’s sunshine when skies are grey.”
“Kindness begins with me.”
“Be the reason someone smiles today.”
Powerful You Primary (K-2) Directions:
Practice Breathing and Stretching before every lesson. https://www.powerfulyou.info/breathe-and-stretch-book.
Read one A-Z Powerful You themed story (26 social skills lessons).
Teach the positive self talk: Say it 3 times out loud. Then teach children to say it in their head. Practice with confidence, “K- I am kind.”
Review and post the Classroom Social Skills Sign that compliments each lesson.
Additional Activities: Use the practice/writing from the Powerful You book.
Role-Play: Allow the children to hold the Powerful You PRIMARY Educator Card and act out different scenarios.
Review self-talk from previous lessons until children have memorized every Powerful You letter! Use the Powerful You PRIMARY Educator cards like giant flash cards! A - I am attentive | B - I am brave…
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