Students and adults are challenged to complete a Kindness Challenge Board during Kindness Week. Participants identify seven acts of kindness they plan to complete during the week and record them in their Kindness Board. Virginia Kindness Idea Banks can be referenced to help with ideas (both older and younger student versions are avaliable in b/w and color).
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hat is the VA Kindness Week Resource & Idea Fair?In an effor to both support VA Kindness Week implementation and showcase the kindness initiatives happening across the state we created a Virtual Resource and Idea Fair for those looking to foster and celebrate kindness in their schools and communities. 13 Kindness Initiatives are Featured!Each initative is outlined in the slides below and includes:Short Video Presentation about the initativeAn Exhibit Poster providing an overview, implementation information, and links to resources
Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy
This padlet includes links to outside resources as well as Kindness Week Kick-Off Webinar Recordings and Slide Shows! https://padlet.com/sarah_bazemore1/VAKindnessWeek
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Three different kindness prompts to get students/staff thinking/talking about kindness!
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As a school or division, you can create a plan for school wide recognition and celebration of VA Kindness week through classroom meetings, visual displays, social media, lessons, or assemblies. Consider using this Kindness Week Flyer with families and community leaders to extend this important work outside the school building!
Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Making the Case for Kindness explains how kindness can help address some challenges schools are currently facing.
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