Choose the Force of Kindness

Friday Weekly Kindness Recap

Happy Friday! Wow, this month is going by way too fast. Do you agree?  How are you and your students doing? If you are noticing some burnout, take action now by doing acts of kindness for others, and practicing self-kindness. 

Here is your recap of the week of September 16 - September 20:
Five Acts of Kindness. Just like in Star Wars, technology has a dark side and a good side. And just like Luke Skywalker, we need to make a decision on which force we will join. So, which side did you join this week? How did you use technology this week with your acts of kindness? How many text messages did you send? How did your SnapChat kindness streaks go? Did you inspire others to join the streak? 

Blog Post: Monday Kindness Challenge September 16, 2019 

KindNews. Lending a hand to someone in need is this week's theme for our Kind News spotlight. These three stories are all about love, kindness, and innovation. 

1. Lending a hand to someone in need should be second nature. This story of a 2-year-old from Texas will show you just how easy it can be to help someone in need. A small gesture of kindness toward a new friend. 
2. Innovation from the heart is the best kind to create. "See a need, fill a need," is the motto for the Disney movie Robots. Check out what one man invented for his brother. Man Designs Tabletop Garden Bed for People in Wheelchairs. 
3. Hats off to this bus driver! Her kindness has touched thousands of people. This story is a must-read. When Crying Student Boarded Bus Driver Held his Hand friend. 
   
   

Self-Kindness. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of teens, 45 percent, said school pressures stressed them out. In most cases, the stress is from academics, not social issues or bullying. While practicing self-kindness this week, remember that we all need a little downtime to recharge our batteries. 

Blog Post: Avoid Burnout with These Acts of Self-Kindness 

Kindness in Action. Post your pictures using #iChoose2BeKind or #KindnessInAction, and we will post them to our blog & social media channels!

Article on Kindness.  There is a big debate about students having access to their cellphones in the classroom. What do you think, should we allow cellphone use in school? Or do you think we should help the students learn the proper way to utilize the smart-device? 

Blog Post: The Debate is Real, Should Cellphones be Allowed at School? 

Until next time... be thoughtful, be present, be kind.