Scripture Resources
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Proverbs 14:31
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Awareness that being kind and considerate is more admirable than being tough or strong. The tendency to understand rather than confront. Gentleness, particularly toward those who are younger or weaker. The ability to make and keep friends. Helpfulness. Cheerfulness. (Taken from Teaching Your Children Values by Linda and Richard Eyre.
Web Resources
 | Random Acts of Kindness Foundation - Great site with ideas for both teachers and students. |
| Children's Kindness Network - Provides Kindness Education programs for children in preschool through the 3rd grade. |
| It's Always Cool to be Kind - Includes a list of children's books that teach kindness. |
| Kindacts - An organization dedicated to making this a kinder world |
| Pay It Forward Foundation - Foundation based on the book by Catherine Hyde, it is dedicated to encouraging people to do kind things for each other. |
| Activities to Teach a Caring Attitude to Teenagers - A resource from our government's Character Counts initiative. |
Stories and Audio-Visual Resources
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The Bear and the Travelers - One of Aesop's Fables |
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The Cat and Mouse in Partnership - A Great Story by the Brothers Grimm |
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Friendship - a great poem to share with your students to stimulate discussion. This site includes several good poems on friendship. |
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Kindness Stories - Lots of stories about kindness you and your students will enjoy. |
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