Any time is a good time to be kind or to teach kindness! It is not just for Valentine’s Day. Because our world is in such uproar, we must teach our students what it means to be kind. Being kind is when you care about people and show you care, even to those who are not like you.
A good way to initiate discussions with your students about kindness is to read books on this topic. Below is a list of three books I’ve found helpful.
- The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
Brian feels invisible until a new friend joins the classroom and Brian helps welcome him. The timeless message about the power of kindness to help kids feel seen, heard, and valued makes this a perennial favorite for readers of all ages.
Buy it: The Invisible Boy at Amazon
2. Don’t Hug Doug by Carrie Finison
Doug likes a lot of things—including his pet pig, his many collections, harmonica bands, and his many friends—but he thinks hugs are just way “too squashy.” This children’s book about respecting personal boundaries and different ways to show you care about a friend is a good choice for teaching kindness!
Watch it on Youtube: Don’t Hug Doug on youTube
3. The Shadow Elephant by Nadine Robert
A gentle story about sadness that shows a kind friend is willing to just sit and be sad with you and to listen to you when you are ready to talk.
Buy it: The Shadow Elephant at Amazon
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