The Power of Kindness: A book for children about what kindness is. To help them become a kind acts whiz.
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What’s inside...
This book with its beautiful and thoughtful words and illustrations is a wonderful way to get your children to become aware of, think about, talk about and grow their understanding of what kindness is. Each page has words and pictures that will inform what kindness is (or isn’t). Igniting curiosity about kindness and how it makes others feel and ultimately how great you feel to give it. Research shows that those who are compassionate and kind are likely to have reduced stress levels and improved wellbeing and may live longer. The known benefits of practicing kindness The acts and scenes of kindness depicted in this book will spark conversations and thought processes for you and your child to discuss and ponder. This alongside using the question examples at the back of the book is a great way to develop a growing awareness of kindness and why it matters. Helping your child to understand kindness and its values, as well as becoming inspired to implement kind acts in their lives.
Discussion points
What is one kind act you saw someone do today and how did it make you feel?
Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you? How did you react?
Why do you think kindness is important in our everyday lives?
How do you think our world would be different if everyone practiced kindness every day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing a personal story about a time you experienced kindness. This will help your child understand that kindness is valuable at any age.
Encourage your child to come up with ideas on how they can show kindness in different situations, such as at school or at home.
After reading the book, recognize and praise any acts of kindness your child demonstrates, reinforcing the positive behavior.
Use examples from the book to highlight the impact of kind acts, discussing how the characters felt and reacted.
Ask your child to draw a picture of their favorite part of the story where a character showed kindness. Discuss why they chose that particular moment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story showcases different characters experiencing a range of emotions, allowing children to see the world from another's perspective.
Real-World Application: Children can practice understanding and sharing the feelings of others, helping them to build stronger relationships and be more compassionate in everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: The impact of small acts of kindness
Explanation: Through the narrative, children observe how simple gestures like sharing a toy or helping in class can make a big difference in others' happiness.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to perform small acts of kindness at home or school, fostering a positive community and enhancing their social skills.
Example Lesson: Inclusivity
Explanation: Characters in the book come from diverse backgrounds and abilities, promoting a message of acceptance and inclusion.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to embrace differences and include everyone in their activities, reducing bullying and enhancing peer acceptance.
Example Lesson: The joy derived from helping others
Explanation: Characters in the book experience happiness and satisfaction when they help others, highlighting the emotional benefits of being kind.
Real-World Application: Children learn to find personal happiness by aiding others, which can motivate them to engage in volunteerism or support friends and family.
Example Lesson: Resilience through kindness
Explanation: The story illustrates how acts of kindness can help overcome challenges and difficulties, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids realize that by being kind, they can cope with tough situations in school or at home, fostering a resilient and positive attitude towards life challenges.