Kindness Counts - Weekly Challenge

Kindness Counts - Weekly Challenge

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Description

The Kindness Counts - Weekly Challenge is a structured, 10-week program designed to encourage students to perform daily acts of kindness, reflect on their experiences, and develop empathy. The resource provides a daily kindness activity for students to complete, track, and reflect on each week. Perfect for fostering a positive classroom environment, strengthening peer relationships, and promoting social-emotional well-being.

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Curriculum Codes

Australian Curriculum
(QLD/SA/WA/NT/TAS/ACT)

ACPPS019 8.4

Describe ways to include others to make them feel they belong

ACPPS020 8.4

Identify and practise emotional responses that account for own and others’ feelings

ACPPS035 8.4

Describe and apply strategies that can be used in situations that make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe

ACPPS037 8.4

Describe how respect, empathy and valuing diversity can positively influence relationships

ACPPS055 8.4

Practise skills to establish and manage relationships

ACPPS060 8.4

Identify how valuing diversity positively influences the wellbeing of the community

Differentiation

Modifications

•    Print in A3 for a class display or A4 for individual student tracking.
•    Allow students to record their reflections digitally for an inclusive option.
•    Use as a whole-class discussion tool by reviewing kindness experiences at the end of each week.

EXTENSIONS

•    Have students create their own kindness challenges to share with the class.
•    Incorporate journaling or creative writing prompts on how kindness impacts relationships.
•    Pair with community service projects or school-wide kindness initiatives.

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