“Be Kind” by “Miss” Emily Aronoff Teck
Track # 12 from Good Choices, Volume 1
Inspiration Text:
"Meet every person with graciousness." -Pirke Avot 1:15
“Be Kind” Activity:
This song highlights how acts of kindness make people feel. Ask children to high-five their friends throughout the day as they see them perform acts of loving kindness.
Incorporate this as a classroom custom. When acts of kindness are performed, encourage both the recipient and the performer of that deed to talk about how the act of kindness makes them feel.
Brainstorm ways to show kindness. Collect students’ ideas in a central, visible location and place a star or sticker next to each act of kindness when a community member performs that act of kindness.
Lyrics:
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I’ll be kind to you and you’ll be kind to me
“Soooo” we can all be happy (x 2)
If I see you need some help, I’ll come real quick
I’ll care for you if you get hurt or you are sick
I will share my smile and my toys
I’ll be a good friend to girls and boys
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If I found something you lost, I’ll bring it back to you
I’ll listen to ideas, and try things that are new
I’ll take deep breaths before I speak when I get mad
Share kind words and hugs if someone is feeling sad
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