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Archive for February, 2020
(We all have the) POWER to be Kind!
05 years
by signewhitson
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As a Bullying Prevention educator, I often share the mountain of evidence that cultivating kindness in schools and classrooms is one of the most effective ways to bring an end to bullying. At my school, we are highlighting Kindness as a Value throughout the month of February and really stepping it up a notch this week as we Celebrate Kindness with a Spirit Week filled with special dress days, door decorating, and other fun activities. All week long, I’ll be posting photos and ideas of what our amazing teachers are doing to Make Kindness Cool at School.
Today is (We all have the) POWER to be Kind day! Check out our superhero outfits and poses, as we used our kindness superpowers all throughout the school.
Kindness SHINES
05 years
by signewhitson
in Uncategorized
As a Bullying Prevention educator, I often share the mountain of evidence that cultivating kindness in schools and classrooms is one of the most effective ways to bring an end to bullying. At my school, we are highlighting Kindness as a Value throughout the month of February and really stepping it up a notch this week as we Celebrate Kindness with a Spirit Week filled with special dress days, door decorating, and other fun activities. All week long, I’ll be posting photos and ideas of what our amazing teachers are doing to Make Kindness Cool at School.
Wednesday is Kindness SHINES BRIGHTLY at The Swain School!
Check out the kids (and teachers!) in their sparkly, glittery, light-up, neon, glowing brightest accessories to celebrate how kindness shines and spreads in the world.
Our Kindness Tree is in full bloom, representing the dozens of no-cost acts of kindness that make our community so warm and wonderful.
We are CRAZY FOR KINDNESS!
05 years
by signewhitson
in Uncategorized
As a Bullying Prevention educator, I often share the mountain of evidence that cultivating kindness in schools and classrooms is one of the most effective ways to bring an end to bullying. At my school, we are highlighting Kindness as a Value throughout the month of February and really stepping it up a notch this week as we Celebrate Kindness with a Spirit Week filled with special dress days, door decorating, and other fun activities. All week long, I’ll be posting photos and ideas of what our amazing teachers are doing to Make Kindness Cool at School.
Here’s a fun first grade project that students are focusing on throughout the month:
- First, kids brainstormed no-cost ways to show kindness.
- Then, they picked their top 30 ideas and turned it into a quilt-like poster.
- Each time a student completes one of the acts of kindness, they put their initials on the square.
- The project has generated tons of motivation, enthusiasm and excitement for showing kindness.
Today is Crazy for Kindness Day. Check out some of our crazy socks and hairstyles!
February Coffee with the Counselor
05 years
by signewhitson
in Uncategorized
This school year, I’m offering monthly Coffee with the Counselor events at my school on the first Friday of each month. Coffee with the Counselor mornings will provide an informal opportunity for parents & caregivers to discuss issues related to child and adolescent development, mental health, social & emotional development, and general well-being. I’ll share interesting resources and recommend readings on selected topics, to inspire discussion within the group.
On February 7th, we will be talking about screentime & social media with a focus on popular apps that parents need to know about (read: let’s be sure we talk about TikTok!) I’ll also offer some suggested do’s & don’ts for helping our kids consume technology in safe ways. I hope you will join me!.
On the topic of Screentime & Social Media, here are some suggested resources:
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RECOMMENDED ONLINE ARTICLES & WEBSITES
National Online Safety’s E-Safety Guides
15 Apps Parents Should Look Out For
Why Banning Social Media is Not the Best Answer for Kids
What is the Right Age for Kids to Use Social Media?
TikTok is a Pedophile Magnet & Unsafe for Kids
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Screenwise: Helping Kids Survive & Thrive in Their Digital World
The Art of Screentime: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media & Real Life
Disconnected: How to Reconnect our Digitally Distracted Kids
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