![]() ![]() So many elements match what we know about bullying. If you read this book aloud to your students, it will be a powerful reminder to them that our actions do matter, and that our kindness-or lack of it-affects everyone around us.Įach Kindness is set in a rural second grade class, but the story will ring true for most elementary school students. The story and images from Each Kindness will stay in your mind long after you’ve finished reading it. Lewis, creators of the classic picture book, The Other Side. Chloe sadly contemplates her kindness pebble.Įach Kindness is a stunning new picture book, beautifully written by the incomparable Jacqueline Woodson and realistically illustrated by E.B. Albert announces that Maya’s family has moved away. Albert invites each student to state a kindness that he or she has done. “Each little thing we do goes out, like a ripple, into the world.” Ms. “This is what kindness does,” explains Ms. The class watches ripples go out from the pebble. Albert, their teacher, teaches a lesson on kindness. Spring comes and the girls in the class call Maya names, whisper and laugh about her. Chloe and the other children in the class turn away. Maya smiles, offers to play, and tries to make friends. ![]() Despite the fact that there’s snow on the ground, Maya’s shoes look like they’re meant for spring. DecemCategories: Positive Community / SEL SkillsĪ new girl joins Chloe’s class. ![]()
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