Most of us are reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio in RTI class. This book will make you laugh. It will make you cry. Wonder is about a boy named August Pullman who has a face that doesn't look like everyone else. As a result, people act differently around him. Some people are even mean. We all have things about us that make us feel different. We might even have times when we treat other people unkindly because they are different. It is time that we treat everyone the way we want to be treated. It is time we are kind. Our actions show people who we are. What are some things we can do as kids to show kindness? How can we let people know how great we are by our actions? It is time we stand up and tell the world we will not accept unkind because we "Choose Kind."
I can show kindness by not bullying other people. If somebody drops there stuff on the floor I can help them pick it up. I can also say my manners. Last but not least, I can not say mean stuff about people and not make fun of someone. And that is how I can be nice to people!!!
ReplyDeleteI think being nice is hard sometimes. Some people are hard to be nice to, but we need to make sure we always consider other peoples feelings. Thank you, Madison, for your post.
DeleteThat is an excellent point, Madison. No one likes to be made fun of. It is wise to think, if it would hurt your feelings, then it would probably hurt someone else's also.
DeleteThat is an excellent point, Madison. No one likes to be made fun of. It is wise to think, if it would hurt your feelings, chances are, it would hurt someone else's.
DeleteThanks mom!!! By the way my mom is Tina Brea!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteI think that is some good things on how to be kind.
DeleteThat is a good thing to do to show kindness!
DeleteCCMS YAY
DeleteWe can be kind by letting others play with us. We can also help them when they drop something.It is easy to be nice so never call names. Complements are also a good way to help people.
ReplyDeleteCompliments are a great way to be kind. I always love a good compliment. ;)
DeleteYou've always been a great helper, Hayden. I still have the video of you coaching other readers!! Hugs, Mrs. Whitehead
DeleteYes son compliments are a great way to make others feel appreciated and cared for. Good work! I see your thinking process is improving. Way to go! :-)
Deletethank you mom
Deletethat is very nice I really don't like people who judge or call people names.
DeleteYes letting people play with us and never call people names. Complements are all ways good.
DeleteMrs Cathy you have always thought you were were the one how to be nice :S
Deletecompliments are a great way to make people feel better like the idea. :)
DeleteYou can show kindness by being friends with them.We can also be nice by saying you look nice to day.And you can just say hi or hello just to be nice.Or if they drop their books you can help pick them up.So that is how you can be kind.
ReplyDeleteSaying hello to someone can be an act of kindness. Some people may go through a whole day without anyone talking to them. That would be terrible, wouldn't it?
DeleteYou are so right! Sometimes a smile or a simple "hello" will make someone's day You are always willing to help someone in need, that makes me so proud of you :)
DeleteI think that start a fund raiser for kids who don't have a house. Because I don't think that anyone should live on the streets or in a homeless shelter. I think that NO kid should live without a parent. Or a fundraiser for kids who don't have enough money for surgeries that people can not pay for.
ReplyDeleteWe can help with our money, but we can also help with our time. Just be a friend. It will mean the world to some kids.
DeleteI like what you said!
DeleteI really like what you said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteThat's a good idea. And raising funds is also giving of our time.
DeleteWe could let them sit by us in lunch and talk to them. We could be nice to moms and dads and respect them. What I would do is if they did something good for you you could do the same. We could help them when they are bullied and we could stand up to bullies.
ReplyDeleteJacob,
DeleteYou have always been one who chooses to be kind to others. I love your ideas and am so glad to see that you have not changed since third grade! Keep up the great work! I am proud of you!
Love you,
Mrs. Becky
Way to go Jacob. I'm glad to see that you have learned what I have tried to instill in you. I want you to always be kind to everyone, no matter who they are. Just remember, if you are nice to others, others will be nice to you! Love you bud!
DeleteThanks mom.
DeleteThanks Mom I tried my best.
DeleteI can open the door for him . I can hold the door open for him. I can help him carry something. I can help him up when they get pushed down on the ground. I can be friends with him. I can help him with his work. I can help him learn how to do something.I won't make fun of him.I won't push him. I won't hit him down I will help him.
ReplyDeleteNot making fun of someone is something we can do at school. Some people get made fun of a lot. We need to be sure not to join in with the bullies when they do this.
DeleteThose are good things to do to be nice.Nice job Jay
DeleteI could act better around smaller kids ,so they don,t do what we do. Also if I see bulling I could try to talk it out with them. I will treat people the way I want to be treated.
ReplyDeleteI love how you said we could be an example to younger kids! People learn how to act by watching others. Kids who look up to you guys would learn the right, or wrong, by watching you. Perfect! Thank you Bradley.
DeleteI'm the same way i don't treat little kids the same way i want to be treated to.(I don't do it at school but at home a little diffrent.)
DeleteBe kind and nice even know some one is differnt. neer make some one feel like they are differnt. treat them like ou want some one to treat you. everone is differnt never make them feel left out .
ReplyDeleteI agree, Skyler. No one should ever feel left out. We should always do our best to include everyone.
DeleteThank you Mrs. McManus ever one should feel the same never get left out
DeleteHere are somethings we can do that we can do to show kindness. We can say good morning to every one at school. You can talk to them at lunch and sit by then at lunch. We can play with them at p.e.And that is somethings you can do to show kindness.
ReplyDeleteThese are great examples of kindness, Adilyn and you do such a good job of making people feel included. Keep it up!
DeleteBAYLESS THIS IS SOME NICE THANGS
DeleteWe can invite people to birthday party,not laught at them,give a present.Nobody is perfect.Just be kind.Even if your different you have to be kind.
ReplyDeleteOh my - you are SO RIGHT that nobody is perfect. (Thank goodness, right?) So, just be kind. That sounds just like you. You're one of the kindest kids I've known. Hugs!! Mrs. Whitehead
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ReplyDeleteOne thing we can do to show kindness to others is smile.Like if your walking down the hall and you walk by someone that is having a bad day and smile at them they might feel better.Another way is you can tell them a joke if they are feeling sad during lunch or something.Or you can help on homework or a work sheet they are having trouble on.That might help!
ReplyDeleteSometimes a smile can make us feel better and you have a great smile. I bet you would be a great help on homework or a worksheet too!
DeleteAmaya I always taught you one act of kindness can change how a person's day will go. We never know what someone is going through but we know if we can share a smile it may brighten up any obstacle they are facing. You have always been a child looking to make others feel better rather praying for them or finding a way to help. Having a gift to want to help others is needed today. Many people are embarrassed to be different, you are right to embrace them when in need. Helping others by showing kindness is awarding for the recipient and the giver. Never stop trying to be kind it will make this world a better place. So proud of you!
DeleteAmaya I always taught you one act of kindness can change how a person's day will go. We never know what someone is going through but we know if we can share a smile it may brighten up any obstacle they are facing. You have always been a child looking to make others feel better rather praying for them or finding a way to help. Having a gift to want to help others is needed today. Many people are embarrassed to be different, you are right to embrace them when in need. Helping others by showing kindness is awarding for the recipient and the giver. Never stop trying to be kind it will make this world a better place. So proud of you!
DeleteSmiling is a universal language it's contagious! It's not always the big things but we can make a difference when we use our talents and want to make our world a better place. Thank you for sharing this blog have fun and be kind.
DeleteSmiling is a universal language! It's not always the big things but we can make a big difference when we share our talents and what we have to make the world a better place. Thank you for sharing this blog have fun and be kind.
DeleteWe can encourage them to be kind by encouraging them to ask kids who don't have friends to be their friends. We can encourage them to help people. We can help others that need our help. to We can help them
ReplyDeleteYes! This is perfect, Allison! Keep being kind!
DeleteThat is perfect, Allison! Keep up the good work on showing kindness to others!
Deletethank you !!!!!
DeleteYou are my hero! You did the same thing to me and you inspired me to do to kids on my bus that are having trouble to find a friend.
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ReplyDeleteWe can treat people like we want to be treated.We can stand up for other people who are being bullied.We all can choose kindness.We can also be nice to people that are different from us.
ReplyDeleteTrue, Greg. It's our differences that make us special. There is nothing special about being just like everyone else. We should be proud of our differences. I love different people. Life without the differences would be boring.
DeleteGregory, you're such an Awesome young man who is destined for greatness! I'm so glad that you understand that bullying is wrong. Brilliance and Love are your main attributes. We Love You Forever my wonderful manchild!
DeleteThose are some really great ways to show kindness to other people:)
DeleteIbeleve that too
DeleteStop being mean to other children. When some one is getting made fun stand up stop being lazy and help.
ReplyDeleteBy making a website.The name of the website can be what ever you want it tot be.
We do need to stand up for people, We shouldn't let anyone be treated badly.
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ReplyDeleteI think good things kids shoud do.Sometimes a person needs help opening the dore.lots of people need to show maners,respect and if somewon is bulling him or her stand up to the people that are geting bullied.Another thing is if somewon is having a bad day smile and make them happy.
ReplyDeleteManners and respect are very important and your smile would definitely make me feel better.
DeleteWe can help them on home work. And things they don't understand.
ReplyDeleteAlso we can hold a open for a old lady. Help with the groceries,doing yard work, and taking garbage.
Great ideas, Adrian! I love the holding a door open for someone! What a thoughtful gesture that does not get done much any more! I can see your brain still has many ideas! Continue to "Choose Kind!" I am proud of you!
DeleteLove you,
Mrs. Becky
Thanks, Mrs.Becky. When I go out to eat I sometimes hold the door open for other people. They also say thank you.Some people sometimes do not hold it open for others.I also help people with their grocery. Thats how I help people.
DeleteDo not laugh at people or bully you can cause many things.treat people how you want to be treated.or they may heart there selves.By kutting
ReplyDeleteIt is important to be nice, James. :)
DeleteIf my friend was being bullied I would help them. If my friend was sad I would cheer him up. If my friend was hurt I would give him a bandage. If my friend was sick I would try to make him feel better.
ReplyDeleteI don't feel well today, so you can make me feel better. :)
DeleteIf someone is being left out go play with them.If he or she is mad ask what is wrong.If you are nice they are nice to you.Be good they be good to you
ReplyDeleteI hate to see someone alone. Playing with them or just going to sit by them and talk would be a good idea.
DeleteTHINK YOU~`@GOOD
DeleteOne way to be kind is play with the kid left out. If you see somebody just sitting around doing nothing and having nobody to play with go over there and ask if he wants to play. Also you should treat others the way you want to be treated. These are some ways to be kind.
ReplyDeletePlaying with the kid left out isn't always easy, but it's definitely the right thing to do. I can totally see you doing that. You've always been incredibly kind; I'm so glad to see that hasn't changed. Miss you!! Mrs. Whitehead
DeleteI would ask kids that felt left out if he wanted to play too.
DeleteThere are many ways you can be kind. It can be as simple as waving and smiling at someone that is not having a good day. You can play with people that doesn't play at recess because no one will play with them. You can speak up for someone that is being bullied. Also, just do not be a bully either. Everyone can be nice , if they try. We are all created equal.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking up is a very brave thing to do. Sometimes, it's hard to risk standing up for someone, especially when it's against our own friends.
DeleteYou should stand up to bullies
ReplyDeleteand don't be a bully either some
tips are compliment them like saying
your hair looks nice.
People love to feel special and included. These are great ways to do that. Good job, Daniel!
DeleteThat is a great way to be kind.
DeleteYou need to treat people the way you want to be treated. Being kind to people and having a good relationship with that person is all you need. Be a buddy,not a bully is what you need to follow.Choose kindness instead of meanness because it could change somebody's life.
ReplyDeleteI like what you said about changing someone's life. This is definitely true. Imagine how someone feels who is made fun of all the time. They would hate coming to school, I bet. We can change that. We can refuse to allow people to be made fun of in our presence. If we all did that, imagine what the world would be!
DeleteThank You Mrs. Mcmanus. I always treat people the way I want to be treated. People feel so special when you say something to them about how great they are.
DeleteI like your post I think you are right.If you are bulling that it could effect their life so we need to be buddies not bullies. So Even nice post on being kind so lets be bullies
DeleteSomethings we can do as kids to show kindness is not to call each other names and just try and be friends with them even if you don't like them still just try and be friends. Another thing you could do is complament them like "Oh hey I like your shirt!'' you know something like that. The last thing you could do is show them some interseting things they might like,for example show them a book they might like.
ReplyDeleteAlways remember you never what someone may be going through! A compliment always brightens someone's day! Great ideas!!
DeleteLove you,
Mom
You never know what may be going on in someone else’s life. A simple compliment can brighten someone's day! Always be positive!! Great ideas! I love you!!!
DeleteThanks!!!:)
DeleteThere are many,many things we can do to choose kindness.Like, help somebody with their stuff. We can include the left out. Sit beside them in lunch and so much more. I know this isn't a lot...but maybe it can make a difference.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the many little things we do add up to be a lot! Also, if someone is having a bad day, or is picked on by others, the smallest of gestures can make a difference.
DeleteThe little things mean so much. Stewart, you have always had a special place in your heart for others. It makes me smile to know you have such a sweet spirit and kind consideration for others.
DeleteThanks mom! You always know just what to say.
DeleteI would let the new kid sit with me at lunch if no one wanted to sit by him.If some one droped there stuff I would pick it up for them.I would open the door if someones hands were full.If someones was giting bullied I would heip them.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid and I had to move to a new school, lunchtime was one of the hardest times, because there were no assigned seats. So, if no one wanted to sit by you . . . well, you ate alone. I can absolutely see you being kind to a new kid at lunch. Miss you!! Mrs. Whitehead
DeleteYou are completely right!
DeleteI was the new kid at school it was hard the first two or three months but there was one boy named Ethan who always let me sit with him.
DeleteI can chose kindness by standing up to bullies. If someone is playing alone go and play with them. I can also show kindness by not making fun of anybody. Help someone when they need help. I would also try to cheer them up.
ReplyDeleteI talked about this tonight at my Girls And Prayer (G.A.P.) group. We said if people were being made fun of behind their backs a good thing to do might be to say something good about them. One of the girls said she did this often and it stopped the others talking bad about them. Drown out the bad comments with good comments. It's something that works.
DeleteIt's hard to not chime in when others are making fun of someone, but I can so see you turning it around with a kind word like Mrs. McManus suggested. Kindness is definitely a choice you have to make; it doesn't just happen! Hugs!! Mrs. Whitehead
DeleteYou have always had a kind heart. I love how you enjoy helping others. I pray that you will remember your own advice when those situations arise. Love you, Mom
DeleteI think if you see somebody wondering around at P.E. or recess you should go and play with them. Being left out is horrible it is not fun to the person being left out. Maybe even at lunch if you see somebody sitting down and all alone maybe you should sit down with him or her. Everybody should be kind to one another so I want everybody to take a stand. Go the right path and Choose Kindness.
ReplyDeleteWilliam,
DeleteYou have such a kind heart and it shines through again in this post! I love the idea you have! One of the best things we can do to "Choose Kindness" is to just open our eyes to see what needs to be done! Kindness can be the simple things like you have mentioned. Those simple things mean the very most at times! Proud of you!
Love you,
Mrs. Becky
Yes, I believe no one should be left out. Even if they are sometimes mean.
DeleteBeing left out is a very bad thing. I agree with you that it is not much fun. Great way to choose kindness, Bud.
DeleteYES! I agree with you MRS. Becky HE does have a kind heart and a funny one too
DeleteI think we could so kindness by help stop bullying. We can also stand up for those who are afraid to. Another thing we can do is show the people who have a harder time learning stuff than us how to do it. Finally, we can play we some one new or play with someone else who does not that many friend as you.
ReplyDelete- stay kind, Lexi Mae Joyce
Lexi - You are the perfect example of kindness and are a great friend! Keep it up!
DeleteI can do many things to show kindness. One thing I can do is helping my friends carry my books. Another thing I can do is, if some one doesn't feel good, I can go with them to the nurse.(I get nervous if I have to go alone.) Plus, when we get in junior high, I can help my friends remember which locker is their's. Last but not least, I can help my friends with homework if they need it. That is how I can help, Julia.
ReplyDeleteVery good ideas! Always remember how you feel in new situations and treat everyone with respect and love. You have such a kind heart...let the light shine in your smile and even a stranger may need that brightening touch to their day!
DeleteThanks mommy, I love you to the moon and back 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 times. :-)
DeleteYou and Caroline are my moon and stars dear. Let those lights shine the brightest in the sky!
DeleteI will choose kind by helping friend with there homework.Another thing I will is include them in games.Another thing is I will help them with words they don't know.One more thing that I will do is be kind.
ReplyDeleteYou do this every day with your sisters. I love you son!!!
Deleteone way I would choose kind is if somone is playing by their self I'll play with them. Another, is If I see people being bullied I will stick up for them. I will also pick up their books if they drop them.Thats how I will choose kindness.
ReplyDeleteHeather,
DeleteFantastic thoughts! I love how you even thought outside the box when it came to picking up their books! WOW! I am so proud to see you are still choosing kindness! Keep up the great work!
Love you,
Mrs. Becky
Heather you are most always kind! One of your wonderful qualities is that you always consider others. I am very proud of you! Love, Momma
DeleteSometime is hard to play with someone who is different than you,but that is how you make new friends:)
Deletegreat job heather your so right!!!!!! (#bekind)
DeleteI miss you Mrs.Becky
Deletewe live in a cruel world people are mean and unfriendly to other kids we need to stand up to bullies and mean kids if a kid is being bullied we can help and be there friend even if they are different like august he is diffrent but that does not mean to treat him diffrent i think we should stand up for other kids
ReplyDeleteCalvin,
DeleteSuch wonderful thoughts! It is hard to be kind to those who are different, but, in our own way, we are all different! I love seeing your heart come through in this post! Keep up the great work!
Love you,
Mrs. Becky
Don't laugh at people because of how they look and be nice to them. If they are being bullied by someone tell them to stop. Make them feel good about their self. Stand up and choose kindness.
ReplyDeleteYou know, when you help people to feel good about themselves - even the bullies - you'll find that they will become much kinder, too. Deep down, most people are unkind because of how they feel about themselves. Spread kindness, and it multiplies! Miss you!! Mrs. Whitehead
DeleteThese are some ways on how I can be kind. If there is someone bulling a friend, I can go to them and say,"Hey! You don't like it when people pick on you and be mean to you! Well, she doesn't either!'' Also, during recess if I see someone drawing I can say to people,''Hey! That's a great drawing of yours!'' I don't care if it's just a stickman. Lastly, I don't have to juge people on how they look. Even though I NEVER juge.
ReplyDeleteMany times, you can choose kindness by what you DON'T do . . . like judge others by the way they look or how well they can draw. I can so see you turning it around with a kind word. Hugs!!! Mrs. Whitehead
DeleteYou are so right, Kylie. It's always good to have nice things to say and to make people feel special. You have a gift of doing that and it makes you a really good friend. Love you! ~Mom~
DeleteFor a girl of few words, your kindness speaks very loudly. I love your big, tender heart. -Daddy
DeleteYou can also give one of those great Kylie hugs to someone!
DeleteThanks Mrs.Whitehead,Randle,Mom,and Dad! To me, y'all are realy nice too! Love y'all! Hugs!!!! :)
DeleteSome ways to be kind to others at school are: You can always go up to someone who looks sad and is alone. Just sit down with them and talk. You may even make a new friend you never knew you could have. You could help someone who doesn't know a answer and is embarrassed when he/she is called on and is laughed at when they get the question wrong. Ask others who are laughing how they would feel if if that was them. They usually lie and say t was no big deal, when deep inside it would hurt their feelings. If you think someone looks weird and different, put yourself in their position. How would you feel if your completely normal, but your face may look different than others and you have no friends and your laughed at? Not very good. Always be nice to others and treat them the way you want to be treated.
ReplyDeleteBaylee,
DeleteOh how I have missed reading what you write! This put a smile on my face for more than one reason! You are such a light and it shows in your answer! What a wonderful message for everyone! Thank you for sharing! I am proud of you for many reasons!
Love you,
Mrs. Becky
Thank you, Mrs. Becky! I have missed you very much! Your one of the reasons why I know how to write well! Your an amazing teacher!
DeleteTo show kindness others we can do these things. First, we could compliment others to make them feel good, and if they tell others after you told them the would be lots of compliments and kindness. Also, just smiling would work, smiling is contagious. If you do these things, and choose kindness, we could get a more kind world.
ReplyDeleteMyles,
DeleteYou are exactly right. Being kind doesn't coast anything, but effects of it are priceless. A smile and a kind word goes a very long way.
I could show kindness by standing up for other people when they are being bullied. I could also be kind by helping out a fellow class mate when they are having trouble on something like their work, picking their stuff up for them if they need help when we are switching,and just helping them out when they are feeling down. If somebody is being left out WE could go play with them.If you laugh at people you could cause many fights at school or even constant bulling. IF someone is feeling down go help them back up help them climb back up to the top of the hill and feel better. If any body is bulling go stand up to them tell them that they need to stop goodness if YOU have to slap them across the face and if somebody gets on to you tell them it was SELF DEFENCE.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, Karlie! Being kind is such an easy thing to do and it makes everyone's day better. :)
DeleteI can show kindness, in many different ways, at many different times. Here are some things that I am going to start doing to show kindness at school. One thing that I am going to start doing is help. I am going to help people from when when they drop a few books, to when they just need a friend. I am going to help people when they need it the most. Another thing I am going to do to show kindness is be a friend. Some people don't have many friends, and I want to be friends with the world. I know from experience that having a friend can change your day from gloomy to happy, and from horriable to wonderful. I am going to chose kind.
ReplyDeleteThose are great ideas about how to choose kindness. God has sent me the people I've needed with a kind word or action at just the right moment so many times throughout my life. I pray that He will use each of us to help others in the same way. I love you and hope you have a great Friday! - Mom
DeleteBeing a friend is such a great thing. I have no doubt you will make friends with the world. love you Boo!
DeleteI love your chose kind post
DeleteI have 5 things to say to you:
Delete1. When and how did you get on the blog? (you evil stalkers) :)
2. Dad, why did you call the URL or whatever "brambo"?
3. Mom, why did you have to sign it as "mom"?
4. When did you post this? Because on Mom's it says, "Have a great Friday!"
And 5: Why do you have to be so nice that it makes me embarrased!?!? (i know my spelling isn't right)
-Your daughter/Boo
Hee-hee-hee! Remember what I always tell you and Drew: Your mother knows everything. {Insert evil laugh here.} Messages from Mrs. McManus don't hurt either. :-) Love you! - Your mother/Dawn/Brambo's wife
DeleteHave you ever been in a situation or seen somebody be not kind to another kid? I have seen it and have had that done to me and it is not a good feeling that you want to have because it make you feel like your less important. If you have ever seen someone getting left out or mistreated go stick up for them because later you will not regret it. Put your self in their shoes i'm positive that you would not like to be them and feel what they feel. Another reason we could put a stop to being mistreated is if you ever see someone being left out go and ask them if they want to play with you even if they are not your best friend. All i'm saying is try to put a stop to bulling or mistreating someone! thank you :)
ReplyDeleteVery good post, Payton. I hate that you've felt left out before. Sometimes, I think those things happen to us so we remember how important it is to help others who are going through those things.
DeleteBagel, thanks for showing kindness to Aiden at the beginning of the year when he was still a new kid in Chester County! I'm glad Aiden is now known as BOB(bud of Bagel) because of the kindness you showed him!
ReplyDeleteVery well said Baylee! you should always consider other peoples feelings.You should never judge peoples from their outer appearances. We are so proud of you Baylee <3
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