CHARACTER Education KINDNESS Activities, Cootie Catcher CRAFT Student To Do List

DescriptionBuild positive character traits and an inclusive classroom community while you educate your students on kindness with this essential back‑to‑school kindness activities bundle. These engaging resources help students practice empathy, respect, and positive social skills in meaningful, hands‑on ways.Kids love the kindness fortune teller craft (cootie catchers), the uplifting coloring pages, and the editable Google Slides™ kindness to do list — all designed to support SEL, classroom management, and community‑building.This bundle is perfect for Random Acts of Kindness Day, Friendship Day, or any time you want to nurture a caring classroom culture.▶️ Check out the PREVIEW for an overview!1️⃣ Kindness Fortune TellerKids LOVE fortune tellers, and this paper kindness game won't disappoint. It's a hands-on origami craft with a friendship lesson you'll use again and again to build character.Students work individually, collaborate or use with school counseling to learn SEL skills that set the tone for a positive classroom community.The game is an easy way to practice reading and writing while they develop social skills. They develop comprehension, problem-solving, and concentration skills as they carefully follow the directions to fold the paper to make their game work.✅ This pack includes2 pre-colored, ready-to-use fortune tellers2 outlined fortune tellers for students to color2 templates for writing acts of kindness of choice1 blank template to add your own text and images (use these to add a spark to your other lessons)Google Slides™ templates and clipart for students to customize their fortune tellers onlineEducator guide and instructionsA list of extra ways to use the fortune tellers to keep kindness front of mindFacts about kindness and why it should be taught at schoolBordered paper for creative writing activitiesStudent instructions for folding and use❓How To UseDiscuss kindness using the included information and explore why thoughts, words, and actions matter.Explain the benefits of kindness for health, wellbeing, and relationships.Invite students to share acts of kindness they’ve given or received.Display the kindness poster and provide the outlined version for students to color.Have students personalize a fortune teller by choosing kindness ideas that resonate with them.Use the digital template if working online and let students type in their good deeds.Color before cutting whether using printed or digital templates.Provide folding instructions and encourage students to help one another.Use the fortune tellers during kindness‑focused days like Random Acts of Kindness Day or World Kindness Day.Add outlined templates to your calm‑down corner for mindful coloring.________________________2️⃣ Kindness Coloring PagesUse over 32 kindness coloring pages as posters for your growth mindset bulletin boards. Kindness activities are great for Random Acts of Kindness Day or a calm down corner. The inspirational quotes provide students with reading practice, whilst building character traits and nurturing friendships through repeatedly reading the positive affirmations as they color.Coloring is also a fun craft or mindfulness activity and a fabulous way to enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Add them to an early finishers packet for a quiet activity or provide worksheets to substitute teachers.  ✅ This pack includes32 Kindness-Themed Designs- Coloring- WritingBold, kid-friendly illustrations with uplifting messagesWriting prompts for older studentsFacts about the importance of kindnessThe benefits of using coloring activities in the classroomIdeas for extending the activityBONUS - original set of 33 designs included for FREE!❓How to UseEarly finishers who need meaningful (not mindless) activitiesSubstitute teacher emergency kits - they'll actually want to use these!Calm-down corners when students need to regulate their emotionsCharacter education lessons that don't feel like extra work and help with classroom managementMindfulness brain breaks between challenging subjectsFun reading practice they won't realize they're doingSpecial occasions like World Kindness Day, Pink Shirt Day, or Random Acts of Kindness WeekWriting extensions, group storytelling, and classroom kindness challenges________________________3️⃣ Kindness ChecklistsReady-made and customizable checklists to build character and nurture classroom community. This kindness challenge will have students engaged for hours or days and is perfect for participating in Random Acts of Kindness Day, Pay It Forward Day or World Kindness Day in February, April, and November. Print our no-prep kindness checklists or have students construct their own on one of the Google Slides templates. They can work independently or learn skills such as consideration and co-operation by working together on the group challenge. Students complete three or more acts of kindness from four categories (school, home, community, with an adult) OR five or more in two categories working together in a group. You can even customize your own template for your class or have children practice technology skills by constructing their own using the Google Slides templates. ✅ This resource includesA pdf file with ready-to-print checklists and a link to Google Slides™ templates for you or your students to customize with your own acts of kindness.- Each checklist has a color and outlined version for boys and girls.4 ready-to-use checklists with acts of kindness in 4 categories(2 x color, 2 x outlines).6 blank templates with category headings for students to write in their own acts of kindness.- These templates are also available in Google Slides™ if you want students to work online or teachers want to personalize for their grade.- Includes a group activity.10 blank templates with space for 2 or 4 categories of kindness (add your own category headings).- These templates can be printed or completed in Google Slides™.- Includes a group activity.1 kindness poster in full color, printer-friendly color and outlines for coloring in.40 ways to show kindness with 4 categories:- Care for family and friends- Make a difference in the community- Respect the earth- Care for creaturesKindness book suggestions.❓How to UseReinforce positive behavior at the start of the year with a focus on inclusivity.Engage students in SEL by helping them feel the impact of kind words and actions.Build character through activities where students actively practice kindness.Use during Kindness Week to encourage students to participate in doing good.Assign the digital version if you want students to choose and type their own good deeds.Use printables when you want to strengthen handwriting and writing skills.Address bullying issues or promote kindness at school, home, and in the community.Support group bonding with activities that help students feel comfortable with one another.Provide ready‑made checklists for remote learners or substitute‑friendly character tasks.Send home as homework during Spring break for a meaningful kindness activity.▶️ Check the PREVIEW of individual resource to get a closer look!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••✉ ContactIf you have any questions or ideas for other products you'd like to see in my store, I’d love to hear from you! 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