Book details
Kindness Wins: Stories of Love Elementary
Published in
2021
Description
A relatable children's book for kids that accurately depicts the important role kindness plays in how we feel each day. Kindness Wins is an inclusive children's picture book featuring a diverse class of students. As the first book in the series, Stories of Love Elementary, this story highlights two Liz-She would call people names, and she’d put others down. She could say hurtful things that would make the kids frown. Maya-She would build people up and could make them feel good. She had a big heart, and she helped when she could. Throughout the story we see how each student's words and actions towards others affect the way their classmates respond to them, and how they feel. After a shocking incident occurs during a soccer game in PE class, the class learns a valuable lesson about kindness gaining a broader perspective of the world around them. Kindness A teaching tool for both teachers and parents. A rhyming children’s book to be read as a classroom read aloud, or a bedtime story. A kindness book for kids ages 5-7, or kids ages 8-12. An excellent read aloud for Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade class. A great Social Emotional Learning (SEL) book for kids focusing on the power of emotions. A children's picture book with colorful, exciting illustrations. Kindness Wins includes many teachable moments, and opens up a classroom dialog The importance of kindness when working together as a class, or in a group of diverse people. Bullying, Put Downs, and Name Calling Teamwork, Working Together, Sportsmanship and Positive Attitudes Empathy, Inclusion, Acceptance, Positive Mindset Free lesson plans available on author website including.... K-2 Compare and Contrast main characters including Venn Diagram worksheet, and small group Kindness Project. 3-5 Writing a Personal Narrative including brainstorm/idea worksheet. Whole Group Interactive Online Activity
Age
5-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Encourages the development of empathy and understanding in young readers.
- Provides relatable scenarios for elementary students to learn about kindness.
- Inspires positive behavior and the importance of community in school settings.
- Offers engaging and accessible stories that support character education.