Each Kindness

Title: Each Kindness

Author: Jacqueline Woodson

Illustrator: E. B. Lewis

Publisher: G P Putnam’s Sons (2012)

ISBN: 9780399246524

Chloe and her friends have been excluding the new girl Maya. It is only when her teacher does a lesson on kindness that Chloe reflects on her behaviour and regrets “each kindness I had never shown.”

A wonderful collection of picture books that promote empathy, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and others.

Most children find it difficult to discuss bullying and these picture books are great discussion starters. The books look at both sides of the issue, the bully and the bullied.

Read these great picture books to support a good understanding of empathy and open-mindedness to counteract negativity in the world.

Encourage fairness by treating others in ways they wish to be treated. These picture books promote being trustworthy, open-minded and showing impartiality.

These picture books encourage children to share & cooperate with others. They offer strategies on how to work towards peaceful and good-natured friendships.

Help children understand the consequences of their actions with these picture books that promote caring, thoughtful and respectful behaviour.

Share these picture books to start a discussion on tolerance and prejudice as well as learning about other cultures.

Starting school is a momentous time in a child's life. You can use these picture to discuss school routines and that it is okay to feel uncertain in new surroundings.

Celebrate World Kindness Day with these great picture books and resources. children understand the consequences of their actions with these picture books that promote caring, thoughtful and respectful behaviour.

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Resources

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The Ned Show: Each Kindness Lesson Plan
WITS Program: Each Kindness Lesson Plan
Anti Definition League: Each Kindness Lesson Plan
Scholastic Weston Woods: Lesson Plans
Penguin Books: A guide to the works of Jacqueline Woodson
The Washington Post: Are you raising nice kids? A Harvard psychologist gives 5 ways to raise them to be kind
Harmony Early Learning Journey: 6 Ways to Encourage Long-lasting Friendships in Childhood
PBS Parents: Empathy in Action: How to Help Your Five-Year-Old Treat Others With Compassion
Jacqueline Woodson Official Website
Jacqueline Woodson Twitter
E. B. Lewis Official Website
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