A little spot of kindness activities

These kindness activities are a perfect way to promote kindness in your classroom. It is perfect for back to school or any time of the year. Spread kindness and build character with this fun unit. #kindnessactivities #alittlespotofkindness #backtoschool

Please note: this curriculum has been updated as of September 2024 - please visit the updated blog post "Reading Comprehension with a Purpose" for updated information. Have you struggled with guided reading in your classroom? Do you teach whole group, small group, or a combination of both? I have been teaching for 20 years and I finally feel comfortable with all forms of guided reading. Believe me, I have been around the block with too many programs to name them all. For 2 years I have been…

This kindness-themed resource includes: Cloud templates and strips to write kindness ideas on An “I can show kindness by…” writing activity and rainbow template to paint or colour A poster to display with the completed rainbow and writing activities Gift tags to use with a small gift for students (the tags are editable so you […]

Teachers, grab these free kindness activities to use in your upper elementary classroom that align with 9 of my favorite picture books to teach kindness to kids. Read this quick blog post to learn about these picture books about kindness that are perfect to read again and again with your students. Lesson ideas, printables, and kindness flipbook are free resources for you to use with your students throughout the school year. Click to read today!

This week we kicked off our 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge and we've been doing a Kindness Scavenger Hunt along with filling up our Kindness Tree. We are always looking for new ways to spread

Use this Kindness Cookies Kind or Unkind Sort to help students determine what is kind and what is not during this sel center activity.

I was so excited for our Green Eggs and Ham Day today. My little one decided to wake up at 5:00 which is not our usual time. I had no problem getting up because I had so much on my mind. I got all dressed and ready to go and then sat down to drink my coffee and watch the news, only to find out school was cancelled. So unfortunately there will be no fun pictures of my classroom today but I will definitely update them tomorrow. I didn't want to leave you hanging with my freebie so here it is…

Who's out for summer?!?! We got out last week and lemme' just tell ya'....I was itching for a summer break! There is just nothing better than having an excuse to stay in your pajamas until noon...or l

Another fabulous idea from our 31 days of activities for kids are these kindness notecards for kids from Coffee and Carpool.