Learning to be kind

This week we've started working on our first learning goal. Learning goals are a way for us to target and frame learning experiences. We teach the children to be aware of the goals they are working towards, which encourages them to be reflective and focused learners. 

Our first goal is....(drum roll please!)...

We are learning to be kind. 

This goal will form the foundation of our classroom community. Learning can only happen in a community filled with calm, alert, and kind people. As we progress through the year, we will have math, art, language, science and health goals. But for now we are focusing clearly on social and emotional regulation. 

We are using the pictures below on a classroom poster to help visualize the 6 ways to be kind. Can you guess what is represented in each photo? Answers at the end. 

1. Share

2. Help

3. Gentle 

4. Listen

5. Safe

6. Calm

These six words will form a mantra for us over the next few weeks. Ask your child at home about ways to be kind.