Little Ways to Encourage Kindness
These simple ideas teach your children to be nice, generous people, one good deed at a time. "Helping feels good because it's nice for the other person and for you."
Work as a Team
Make helping a family affair
Share the wealth
Hug a Tree
Recycle
The Art of Pitching In
Assign chores.
Teach teamwork.
Perform small acts of kindness.
Look on the Bright Side
Give your kids rose-colored glasses.
Don't criticize their efforts.
Do Unto Others...
Lighten someone's load.
Cheer up a stranger (or a friend).
Do something that's above and beyond the call of duty.
Give thanks.
Be a good neighbour.
to read full article,
http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/14-little-ways-to-encourage-kindness/
October 2007 issue of Parents magazine.
Celebrations in December
Few months present the multicultural "teachable moments" that December does! The following multicultural events and celebrations are among those that will happen this year:
- Ramadan (Muslim)
- Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)
- Saint Nicholas Day (Christian)
- Eid'ul-Adha (Muslim)
- Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican)
- St. Lucia Day (Swedish)
- Hanukkah (Jewish)
- Christmas Day (Christian)
- Three Kings Day/Epiphany (Christian)
- Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish)
- Kwanzaa (African American)
- Omisoka (Japanese)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson213.shtml
Making a difference video clip
Making a difference. At first it seems so daunting. It implies that you must have some sort of influence, special talents and time. In fact, it takes only the desire to make just one thing a little better. In this message we see small acts of service with the wonderful lyrics of Eric Clapton’s iconic song “Change the World.”
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sel resources for elementary families and staff
Linda Campbell
Elementary Counsellor
Email: lindacampbellsel@gmail.com
Location: St. Mary Elementary School
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