Kindness Wins: Stories of Love Elementary
Stories of Love Elementary Series
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Kindness Wins is an inclusive children's picture book that showcases the importance of kindness through the contrasting behaviors of two students, Liz and Maya, in a diverse classroom. As part of the Stories of Love Elementary series, the book illustrates how kindness affects the emotional well-being of students and fosters empathy and teamwork. The story promotes social emotional learning and includes lesson plans for classroom activities, making it a valuable resource for teachers and parents to encourage positive behavior and discussions around empathy, inclusion, and acceptance.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-12
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is one act of kindness you saw in the stories that made you feel happy?
How do you think the characters felt when others were kind to them?
Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you? How did that make you feel?
Why is it important to be kind to others?
What is one way you can show kindness to your friends or family tomorrow?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the stories to their personal experiences, making the discussion more relevant and engaging.
Foster empathy by discussing the feelings of characters in various scenarios.
Validate all responses to ensure your child feels heard and understood, enhancing open communication.
Use examples from the book to demonstrate real-life applications of kindness and its impact.
Celebrate their responses and ideas to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and feelings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The book illustrates empathy through characters that learn to understand and share the feelings of their classmates.
Real-World Application: Children can apply empathy in real life by noticing when a friend or family member is sad or upset and offering comfort or help.
Example Lesson: Sharing
Explanation: Characters in 'Kindness Wins' demonstrate sharing by dividing their snacks or playtime equally among friends.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice sharing by taking turns with toys or helping distribute materials in class.
Example Lesson: Inclusivity
Explanation: The story promotes inclusivity as characters from diverse backgrounds come together to solve a common challenge.
Real-World Application: Children can ensure inclusivity in everyday life by inviting everyone to participate in games and group activities, regardless of their differences.
Example Lesson: Respect for Others
Explanation: Respect is a recurring theme as the characters learn to listen to each other's ideas and value different opinions.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to show respect by listening attentively when others speak and by valuing other people’s opinions even if they differ from their own.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book encourages responsibility through characters who take care of their school environment and personal belongings.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied by children taking initiative to clean up their playing areas and being careful with both their and others' belongings.