Kindness

We as teachers can serve as a pivotal inspiration for genuineness to arise in our students. Here are five specific ways to promote a child’s ability to feel comfortable with who they are.

This website offers an extensive selection of readings and resources, covering topics such as Social and Emotional Learning, mindfulness and awareness in education, the value of kindness and compassion in the classroom, and more.

This booklist is from Happy You, Happy Family, a blog by author and mom Kelly Homes.

A talk for parents with advice on how to meditate with their children.

The guiding principles of Panyaden International School are represented by these 12 Wise Habits. Here is a quick list of all 12: 1. Using the senses wisely, Knowing the right amount, Not harming, Being patient and tolerant, Being enthusiastic, Being truthful, Persevering, Being generous, Being kind and compassionate, Being mindful and alert, Being calm and focused, and Applying the mind skillfully. Read more about them here or download a copy to put up as a friendly reminder.

The Principles of Practice provide a direction and purpose to our work at Alaya Preschool, and perhaps even to our lives altogether.

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche addresses a group of kids. Watch the video and read the transcript here.

You’re never too young to practice loving-kindness. Gail Silver on how to teach metta to your kids.

This sweet little book for ages 4-8, written by Ian Lendler and illustrated by Xanthe Bouma, recounts a story from the childhood of Siddhartha Gautama, here nicknamed Little Sid. One day, the young prince embarked on a journey from his castle in search of happiness and, along the way, he came to understand the fleeting nature of all things and the value of extending kindness and generosity toward others.

Talking to children about animals, the ethics of eating meat, and cultivating compassion.