Storytime: Kindness for Everyone
Teaching a child to be kind can be difficult, but don’t give up! There are many ways for a child to learn about and express kindness such as saying, “Please,” and “Thank you,” waiting patiently in line, picking up after play, and petting an animal. When you child is kind, ask how they felt and more importantly, how did the recipient of their kindness feel. That will help them to see the full circle of kindness.
Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Ages 2-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
“Even before your children start to actively demonstrate kindness, they can experience empathy. By reflecting on those feelings, you can guide them to the concepts of empathy, generosity, and kindness in a way that will make sense to them.” – https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/harperkids/6-tips-for-teaching-kids-kindness
Activity
“Grab a book like Rubylicious, where two of your kids’ favorite characters — Pinkalicious and Peterrific — must decide what to do when they’re granted one wish and end up learning how being selfless and kind is the best reward of all. After reading the story, you can talk to your child about what they learned from the story, such as how hard the decision was for Pinkalicious and Peter and what they gained by making the choice they did. Stories like Rubylicious are great conversation starters and fun demonstrations that are easy for kids of all ages to understand.” – https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/harperkids/6-tips-for-teaching-kids-kindness
Books Presented
Group Hug by Jean Reidy
A slug gets a hug, and passes along the kindness to other animals.
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
I am a Kindness Hero by Jennifer Adams
Celebrates gentleness and vulnerability in boys and teaches all children the importance of kindness
Tomorrow I'll Be Kind by Jessica Hische
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
If You’re Kind And You Know It
(Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It)
If you’re helpful and you know it, lend a hand
If you’re helpful and you know it, lend a hand
If you’re helpful and you know it,
Then your actions will surely show it,
If you’re helpful and you know it, lend a hand
…
If you’re caring and you know it, give a hug
If you’re caring and you know it, give a hug
If you’re caring and you know it,
Then your actions will surely show it,
If you’re caring and you know it, give a hug
…
If you’re supportive and you know it, shout “You’ve got this!”
If you’re supportive and you know it, shout “You’ve got this!”
If you’re supportive and you know it,
Then your actions will surely show it,
If you’re supportive and you know it, shout “You’ve got this!”
…
If you’re kind and you know it, do all three!
If you’re kind and you know it, do all three!
If you’re kind and you know it,
Then your actions will surely show it
If you’re kind and you know it, do all three!
Credit: Storytime Solidarity
Come Under My Umbrella
(tune of The More We Get Together)
Come under my umbrella, umbrella, umbrella
Come under my umbrella, it’s starting to storm
There’s thunder and lightning and wind and rain
Come under my umbrella it’s starting to storm
Credit: King County Library System
Crafts and Activities
Kindness For Everyone
Mail a Hug
Looking for an easy and thoughtful kid friendly craft to do for someone that you miss!? This mail a hug is the perfect activity.
Additional Books
The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts by Trudy Ludwig
When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate who seems lonely, she begins a chain reaction of kindness that ripples throughout her school and her community.
Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy
What Does it Mean to be Kind? Rana DiOrio
Nook by Sally Anne Garland
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Thank you for these very helpful resources. This has saved story time! – Mount Isa City library