I like to use this during indoor recess, when my students are not able to go outside because of the cold, cold weather. :( This is the perfect activity to get your kids up and movin’ and groovin’ around the classroom, giving them a much needed brain break and/or movement break!

Check out my Back to School Edition (It’s a freebie!!) of this Write, Rotate, Repeat activity. They all use the same format, just different questions based on the month/theme.

Write, Rotate, Repeat: Back to School Edition!

***Note***
This file is also part of a BUNDLE. Click on the link below to check out the Write, Rotate, Repeat BUNDLE. The bundle includes a total of 9 different Write, Rotate, Repeat monthly themes!

Write, Rotate, Repeat BUNDLE

I like to use this during indoor recess, when my students are not able to go outside because of the cold, cold weather. :( This is the perfect activity to get your kids up and movin’ and groovin’ around the classroom, giving them a much needed brain break and/or movement break!

Check out my Back to School Edition (It’s a freebie!!) of this Write, Rotate, Repeat activity. The Back to School Edition uses the same format as the winter Edition!

Write, Rotate, Repeat: Back to School Edition!

***Note***
This file is also part of a BUNDLE. Click on the link below to check out the Write, Rotate, Repeat BUNDLE.  The bundle includes a total of 9 different Write, Rotate, Repeat monthly themes!

Write, Rotate, Repeat BUNDLE

See this idea in action by reading my blog post:

Making Valentines for Special School Staff Members: A SWEET FREEBIE!

Once we complete our first act of kindness, I introduce the kindness counts tree! Every time that I see a student perform a random act of kindness for someone else, I recognize that student and place an ornament on the tree. I then have that student who performed the act to write down what they did on the colorful “Kindness Counts” poster.

Note: You can purchase small trees and ornaments at Target or even the Dollar Store. I like to wait until after Christmas to get the best deals!

Read my blog post about this idea here:

Random Acts of Kindness In the Classroom

Do you want to encourage your students to remember the REASON for this SEASON?

Encourage your students to participate in a random act of kindness for another class in your school. They will make a snowman surprise craft and write a sweet little letter to go with it! Then, when the other class is gone for the day, your students will go and deliver the goodies in their classroom!

Read about how my students performed this random act of kindness HERE:https://inspiremeasap.com/2012/12/new-blog-design-more-kindnessoh-my.html

I hope you enjoy!
Melissa :)

There are also several templates for students to write their letter of appreciation, to each other! This activity, I call Student Surprise, is a great writing activity to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Every day, a new student is randomly chosen to to write about. The student that is randomly chosen colors the cover page of their book while the rest of the class writes a friendly letter to the student. In the letter, the students write about why the child is special and a gift to our classroom. This makes the PERFECT gift to give to your students- as they will be sure to treasure this!

See more pictures and read my blog post here:
Blog Post

This resource is also part of my Kindness in the Classroom resource.

***This file does not specifically mention Christmas, nor does it have questions about Santa. Instead, the questions are open ended and worded with the title “winter holiday.”****

Check out my Back to School Edition (It’s a freebie!!) of this Write, Rotate, Repeat activity. They all use the same format, just different questions based on the month/theme.

Write, Rotate, Repeat: Back to School Edition!

***Note***
This file is also part of a BUNDLE. Click on the link below to check out the Write, Rotate, Repeat BUNDLE. The bundle includes a total of 9 different Write, Rotate, Repeat monthly themes!

Write, Rotate, Repeat BUNDLE

Students begin by using plane shapes to assemble Rudolph, write an expository writing about what they did step by step, and end with an adorable art project.

The file includes directions, student resources, colorful anchor charts to use for reference. Older students can do this entire project independently and younger students will do well with this lesson as a whole class.

Copy and paste the link below to see some more pictures of this activity in action on my blog:

Recipe for a Really Cute Rudolph

If you have questions, please email me!
Thanks,
Melissa :)

Why let the adults have all the fun with playing Secret Santa this season? Let your students turn into Santas and perform acts of kindness for their peers…all in secrecy!!!! Students learn about positive character traits and end this lesson with a cute and creative art project.

*** This file is also part of my Kindness for Kids in the Classroom, Community and School Setting. Click below to view this unit! ***

To see this activity in action, please read my blog post:

Random Acts of Kindness 

There are five different learning targets that are taught in this holly-jolly resource! Grab a copy of the adorable book Sad Santa by Tad Carpenter and use it as a mentor text to teach the five different learning targets.

This resource includes colorful anchor charts for each learning target and also a graphic organizer for each target. The unit concludes with an adorable (yet content related!) bulletin board with Santa character traits. Students mix and match different templates of clothing to make their Santa and identify his character traits.

If you have any questions, please email me!
Thank you!
Melissa

I created the unit because the group of students I have this year really need explicit examples of kindness in action. I wanted to create meaningful and authentic lessons so my students could experience the benefits from small and simple acts of kindness. I was absolutely amazed with how excited my group of students were to perform these acts of kindness!

There are unique lessons and activities that are introduced and over 85 pages total in this unit. Please make sure you download the file preview to see a sample image of each act of kindness and lesson.

The ideas presented in this unit are perfect for the month of December, where students are encouraged to participate in acts of kindness in their community, school, and classroom.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

1. Awesome Adjectives that Describe Me!
Children love everything! As educators, we need to encourage them to love themselves! This is a great lesson on self-esteem, but also integrates writing, reading, and art. What better time to teach these lessons than during Valentine’s Day? Although they can be taught any time of the year, I like to capitalize on the “love theme” of the month! This is a 15 page file that includes cute and colorful bulletin board headers, tracers, directions, student pages, and lots of pictures of the process and finished project.

2. Valentine Cinquain Gift
This is dedicated to the one I love! Students will write a cinquain to a special person in their life. This 6 page document includes directions, pictures, bulletin board sign, art project, sloppy copy and final copy forms.

3. Love is in the air…Have a heart…
Use these heart-related idioms to teach your students about figurative and literal language. Includes note for the teacher and a 4-page worksheet.

4. Taking Care of My Heart
Keep it beating! This 8 page document includes a unit plan, pictures, parent homework, interactive activity, and culminating project and reflection.

5. Who Stole My Heart?
Have your students put their detective skills to the test when you teach them about fingerprints. To top it off, they will use their own prints to figure out who stole the missing hearts! 14-page file.

6. Your Health is in Your Own Two Hands
You can use this as a health (body systems), writing (expository), or a “love” lesson during the month of February! 5 pages

7. Kiss N’ Tell
Students learn that good writers use all five of their senses to write descriptively. File includes directions, bulletin board headers, pictures, a craft idea, and a graphic organizer. (7 pages total)