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School should be a place where you feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. But what makes a school feel truly awesome? It’s not just the cool playground equipment or the tasty lunches (although those things are pretty great too!). The secret ingredient to an amazing school is a culture of kindness, where everyone feels included, respected, and supported.

Just like a garden needs sunshine and rain to thrive, a school needs kindness to flourish. When everyone is kind to each other, it creates a positive and welcoming atmosphere where everyone can learn and grow. Here’s why kindness matters so much at school:

• Friendship Flowers Bloom:  Kindness helps friendships bloom!  When you’re kind to your classmates, it shows you care. You might hold the door open for someone, share your crayons, or include them in a game. These small acts of kindness can blossom into beautiful friendships where everyone feels like they belong.
• Happy Hearts and Helping Hands:  A kind school is a happy school! When you see someone feeling sad, you can offer a helping hand or a friendly smile. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day a little brighter. Spreading kindness makes everyone feel happy and supported, and it makes school a much more enjoyable place for everyone.
• Standing Up for What’s Right:  Sometimes, you might see someone being unkind to another classmate. That’s when it’s important to be a kindness hero! You can stand up for someone who’s being bullied, include someone who’s feeling left out, or speak up if you see something wrong happening. By showing kindness and courage, you can help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
• Everyone Wins with Kindness:  Kindness isn’t a competition, it’s something everyone can share! When you’re kind to others, it doesn’t just make them feel good, it makes you feel good too!  Helping others and spreading kindness can give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside, and that’s something we all need more of.

So, how can you be a kindness champion at school?  Here are some super simple ways to spread kindness every day:

• Start with a smile! A genuine smile is a friendly way to show someone you care.
• Use kind words. Say “please” and “thank you,” and choose words that build others up instead of tearing them down.
• Be a helpful friend! Offer to share your supplies, hold the door, or help someone who looks like they need it.
• Including others! If you see someone playing alone, invite them to join your game!

Remember, kindness is like a contagious superpower.  The more kindness you spread, the more it will catch on, creating a ripple effect of positivity throughout your entire school. Let’s work together to make our school a place where kindness flourishes, making it the best place to learn, play, and grow with friends!