It’s one thing to say be kind; it’s another to actually put
it into practice. We talk about this a lot in LA8. We have been making our
Random Acts of Kindness commercials for several weeks now. This week we are off
around the school to be the leaders in #operationfriendliness and showcase our commercials
and suggest ways students can be kind to one another. Next week is the big
week! It’s #operationfriendliness week! Our aim as a class is to raise awareness
to how small, authentic acts of kindness can change people’s days for the
better and it motivates them to be kind and so on. We believe kindness is
contagious and we can’t wait to observe the ripple effect this will have.
We are currently reading a book called Wonder. It’s about a
young boy who was born with severe facial deformities. It follows his
introduction back to school in Year 5 and the inner strength he must show in
the face of unkind students and members of the community. As we read on we may
just reveal that luckily for August there are some very kind students in his
new school who may just make his days a little better.
It’s always a good reminder to treat others the way we want
to be treated and this includes the way we use our words. I often remind those around
me that words can not be “sucked back in”- once they are out, they are out for
good. Likewise kind words can really lift the spirits of others- they cost
nothing and are so easy to use!
So what’s your Random Act of Kindness going to be today? Let
us know in the comments below on paper, scissors…
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