kindness: an anti-dote to bullying

Anti-bullying day is next week.  So, it's time to "think pink".

I prefer to think pro-actively and support kindness, caring and acceptance rather than teach the symptoms of bullying.


Noah and the Whale's song Give a Little Love works perfectly for that.




We watched it.  A few times.  

Then we made our own video with our big buddies.

Their teacher roughed out the story line, a dad who is a professional videographer volunteered his expertise, and we were ready for filming.  









The premiere showing is this Wednesday at the school's Anti-bullying Assembly.  The video is under wraps until them.

The kids were awesome.

And they are pretty excited about being in a video. 

I hope that they remember - have written into their lives - that kindness begets kindness.  

To "give a little love".  





ps  Without the help of our students teachers (who basically took over the classes for the morning)  we could not have filmed our video.  Thanks ladies.

14 comments

  1. Beautiful post, Sandy. I've learned so much from you. Thank you!
    ❀Barbara❀
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers Blog Designs

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    1. The blogging community is a great source of learning. I have learned SO much and come across so many wonderful ideas that I never would have seen if I was not part of an online community. You have been a big part of my learning, Barb.

      sandi

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  2. Can't wait to see the video!

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  3. Love your idea! You are so inspiring. Don't you love those student teachers!!!! Liz

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    1. We need to get together in real life sometime - we keep having one degree of separation! It is wonderful having a student teacher - an extra set of eyes and hands in the classroom. Do you have a student teacher this year?

      Sandi

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  4. What a fabulous activity. I loved the video you posted and can't wait to see the one you made.

    Cindy
    Granny Goes to School

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    1. I can't wait to show off our video. Check back here soon.

      sandi

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  5. Sandi, I love this! Thank you for sharing your great ideas and your little ones are so lucky to have you!

    Irene
    Learning With Mrs. Leeby

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    1. It was a lot of fun to work together with a colleague to put our video together. Collaboration is fun! I figure I am lucky to have my little ones.

      sandi

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  6. This brought tears to my eyes. The world is a better place because you are in it Sandi.

    Kimberley
    First in Maine

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    1. Isn't it a fabulous video. Just wait until you see the one with my kidlets in it. You will need a whole BOX of tissues!

      sandi

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  7. What a great idea Sandi!

    I might have to try this with my kids :)

    Renee
    The Reading Corner

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    1. Making the video went a lot smoother than we thought. It did help that we had 2 student teachers who were basically left holding the fort while we facilitated the videoing - and we had a professional videographer. It was fun. Give it a go!

      sandi

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