Kind Karen - Kindness
Kind Karen is the eleventh of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Karen helps children understand empathy and positive relationships with others (ASCA Behavior - Social Skills Standards 2, 3, 4). Anna also fosters development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being (ASCA Mindset 1).
Chalkboard Quotes:
“When a person realizes he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. I think in some real sense he is weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, “Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it’s like to be me.” Carl Rogers
“If you can be anything, be kind” - unknown
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” - Plato
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop
“No one heals himself by wounding another.” St. Ambrose
“No one every became poor by giving.” - Anne Frank
“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”
“I used to think that strong meant having big muscles., great physical power. But the longer I live, the more I realize that real strength has much more to do with what is not seen. Real strength has to do with helping others.” Mr. Rogers
Powerful You Intermediate Instructions
20-25 minutes per week for each of the 26 social skills lessons
1. Breathe and Stretch before every lesson. Feel the benefits in YOUR body and mind. Kids love the breathing ball.
2. Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 Powerful You Educator Cards and watch connection radiate in your class.
3. Stand tall and practice positive self-talk.
4. Open the lines of communication by allowing children turn & talk time with each journaling question from the Powerful You Educator Card. (use transition chime to move through questions quickly)
5. Display the Classroom Social Skills Sign. Leave a classroom footprint of emotional wellness.
6. Use the Powerful You Book for positive quotes and additional activities that correspond to each A-Z lesson. Add your ideas to this resource book. You are more powerful than you know!
7. Purchase The Powerful You Educator Kit . (Includes all resources for grades 3 and up)
8. See more resources below.
A KINDNESS song for grades K-2 that incorporates movement.
This video invites you to help kindness become the norm in your home, school or workplace.
A great video for all ages! SPREAD A RIPPLE OF KINDNESS! "When we share acts of kindness, we color our world."
Singing together as one lifts everyone’s spirits! Try this sing along about kindness!! Great for all ages!
This video was made by 8th graders but valuable for 3rd grade and up to learn how a little empathy could help change the world around them.
This exceptional story for ages 4 to 8 follows the adventures of Hug, a hero who got stuck as he was headed for the heart for which it was made.
This short clips helps us understand the difference between empathy and sympathy. Adults benefit from watching when beginning a kindness unit or campaign.
Whatever you say, whatever you do, sooner or later comes back to you. Read this book and understand the importance of being kind! Great for Halloween!
Karen knows the only person you can change is YOURSELF! If you want to make the world a better place take a look in the mirror.
Spread a ripple of kindness today!
A chain reaction of kindness spreads throughout a town after Brian hugs and kisses his mother one morning. How can you spread kindness in your town?