#teaching kindness

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15 Children's Books About Kindness

[via BookBub Blog]

How to treat others with kindness is one of the most important and time-honored lessons of childhood. Since so many lessons can be taught through thoughtful books, we've compiled a list of the best children's books about kindness, ranging in reading level from toddlers to middle grade:

The Nice Book by David Ezra Stein

A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoët

Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud

Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

Rules by Cynthia Lord

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

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12 Children's Books That Encourage Kindness Towards Others

[via BuzzFeed]     

Kindness is one of the most important character traits, but sometimes kids need an extra reminder about the best ways to be kind to others or why kindness matters. These books provide that reminder in creative and appealing ways.

We All Sing With The Same Voice by J. Philip Miller and Sheppard M. Greene

Have You Filled A Bucket Today? A Guide To Daily Happiness For Kids by Carol McCloud

A Sick Day For Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead

Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson

Last Stop On Market Street by Matt de la Pena

Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts

Horton Hears A Who by Dr. Seuss

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson

Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson, Fumi Kosaka

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

The Three Questions by Jon J Muth

Rude Cakes by Rowboat Watkins

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When is it okay to say Bad Words?

Great answer. Love this.

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Growing Hearts: How Empathy Shapes Young Minds

Child development programs promote empathy and kindness by creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can practice these essentia

Teaching empathy and kindness to children is essential for their emotional and social development. When children understand how their actions affect others, they are more likely to act with compassion and understanding. Preschool programs in Hollywood, California provide an ideal environment to teach these important values.

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We Are All Flowers – Parallax Press

A rhyming, charming exploration of "flower-watering"—the art of appreciating others—for kids.

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And another video about teaching kindness! Hope you enjoy.

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Teaching Kindness

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While they are making their own holiday list, have them pick a toy that they have outgrown and donate it to a child in need. Ask your child what is one item from their list that they would be willing to donate to a less fortunate child. As a family write cards or notes of appreciation to those enlisted in the military or residents of a nursing home.

Some ways to teach children the importance of kindness in the holidays (more here)