Positive School Culture

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14 Engaging Kindness Activities to Build Positive Character Traits and an Inclusive Classroom
Use kindness as an effective classroom management tool. These 14 easy-to-use activities will help you foster empathy and teach students the importance of being kind to make and keep friends. From kindness quotes and paper crafts to a kindness challenge, games, and incentives, these activities will inspire students to spread kindness to build an inclusive classroom community. Don't forget to download free kindness printables for Random Acts of Kindness Day!
BIRTHDAY WALL DISPLAY KIT Give Compliments Bucket Filler Bulletin Board & Door Decor for Elementary
Teach students to give compliments to make those having a birthday feel extra special with this unique bulletin board kit. Students learn that showing kindness through meaningful messages fills buckets and makes classmates feel loved. This kit contains everything you need to create a birthday banner and display with printable elements you can use over and over. You'll want to check out the preview to see what's included and other display options for this gorgeous birthday celebration.
THANK YOU NOTES from Teacher – Editable Bookmarks - End of Year Cards for Student
These editable thank you cards are perfect as end-of-year gifts or bookmarks to celebrate student achievements and positive behavior! These versatile and colorful designs feature witty puns and heartfelt messages that highlight positive character traits, effort, and kindness. 💖 What's Included: • 33 unique designs • Full-color and printer-friendly bookmarks • 2 vibrant colorways • Outlines for printing on colored card or for student to color Use the Google Slides™ templates to customize and type a message on the back. With fonts, clipart, and fun puns ready to copy and paste, creating the perfect compliment has never been easier! Perfect for any occasion, these bookmarks are sure to bring a smile to your students' faces. Check out the preview for more designs.
A Friendship Activity for Kids in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd. A Unique Way to Form Relationships.
This unique friendship activity for Kindergarten to 2nd grade is a fun way to create student connections for a positive classroom community. Kids design and wear "Getting to Know You" headbands to share their interests through text and pictures. It's the perfect back-to-school or Friendship Day activity to promote social skills, positive connections, and boost confidence. It's a fun way to encourage conversations, support personal growth, and help students find their friendship group.
Teach Students to Give Compliments for a Positive Classroom Community - Free Compliments Bookmarks
See how teaching students to give compliments fosters relationships and is an effective classroom management strategy. This post is packed with tips and ideas to encourage kindness and giving to boost confidence and social skills. Instructions for making complimenting a daily habit for your students and free compliments bookmarks to color help you get started transforming your classroom!
Fill in the Blanks Worksheets for Kids with Halloween Puns Compliments Cards
These engaging code crackers for kids are a fun way to celebrate Halloween & build positive character traits. Students love to discover letters for their code breaker sheets with magic reveal painting cards. Letters magically appear as they apply color to the card to help them complete the symbol key. They then learn about giving compliments as they color a fun Halloween card that lets friends know how special they are. Check the preview to see how this fun activity works!
FREE Kindness Coloring Pages for Kids to Learn About Their Superpower!
Do you need to encourage kindness and respect in your classroom? These FREE coloring pages help students understand that kindness is their superpower and using it makes people like them. Download your mindfulness coloring pages today and receive lots of tips for using coloring to improve wellbeing and the classroom community. #kindness #kindnesscoloringpages #freecoloringpages #freebies #coloringforkids
Snowball Toss – A Fun Activity to Help Students Learn About & Release Stress
It can be difficult for some students to open up but we know how critical it is for wellbeing to be able to manage and release emotions that cause stress and frustration. The snowball toss is a fun brain break that encourages students to relax a little and let their guard down to release built up emotions. Watch the video or read the transcript to find out how you can add some quick fun to your classroom that improves mental health. #snowballtoss #mentalhealth #wellbeing #brainbreak #activity
FREE Kindness Coloring Pages for Kids to Learn About Their Superpower!
Do you need to encourage kindness and respect in your classroom? These FREE coloring pages help students understand that kindness is their superpower and using it makes people like them. Download your mindfulness coloring pages today and receive lots of tips for using coloring to improve wellbeing and the classroom community. #kindness #kindnesscoloringpages #freecoloringpages #freebies #coloringforkids
Kindness Coloring Pages or Character Traits of Kind People Posters for Bulletin Boards
A fun, mindfulness activity to manage behavior, these 33 "Kind People" coloring sheets include growth mindset quotes to reinforce positive character traits and expected behavior. Students read positive affirmations while they're coloring for personal growth and to practice reading. Completed worksheets reinforce desired personality traits to improve wellbeing and classroom community. #coloringpages #kindnesscoloring #growthmindset #growthmindsetworksheets #charactertraits
Teach Students Coping Skills and Calming Strategies to Deal with Anger and Anxiety
Do you need stress or anger management activities to get control of your classroom? Teach your students coping skills and calming strategies to improve happiness and friendships for a calm and inclusive classroom. Increase their confidence and self-esteem by helping them identify worries and signs of stress. You will build self-worth and teach students to calm down through breathing, mindfulness activities and positive affirmations. #wellbeing #mindfulness #positiveaffirmations #calmdown
Kindness Bookmarks Challenge - Print in Color or Outlines as Coloring Pages
If you're looking for an engaging character building activity students love, you can't go past my kindness bookmarks challenge. Students color outlined pages and write a positive message on the back. They then sneak off to the library to hide their artwork in books to surprise other lenders. A fun kindness day activity where kids feel like they're on a covert mission. Teachers can print the colored bookmarks and use as incentives or gift for students. #kindness #bookmarks #growthmindset
How The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Can Make Or Break Your Child | Ripple Kindness Project
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? How can it increase self-esteem and confidence and how can it tear kids down? Counselor, psychotherapist and children's author, Cathy Domoney explains how to use it and positive affirmations to improve your child's mental health and wellbeing. #selfesteem #prophecy #confidence #positivethinking #affirmations
The Power Breath - An Essential Tool For Teachers | Ripple Kindness Project
Teaching can take a toll on wellbeing, so self-care is essential to avoid burnout. The Power Breath is a simple and highly effective tool for every teacher to reduce stress and improve their emotional wellness. #wellbeing #teacherwellbeing #wellness #breathing #teacherhealth