“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

These simple ideas teach your children to be nice, generous people, one good deed at a time. "Helping feels good because it's nice for the other person and for you."

Work as a Team

Make helping a family affair

Share the wealth

Hug a Tree

Recycle

The Art of Pitching In

Assign chores.

Teach teamwork.

Perform small acts of kindness.

Look on the Bright Side

Give your kids rose-colored glasses.

Don't criticize their efforts.

Do Unto Others...

Lighten someone's load.

Cheer up a stranger (or a friend).

Do something that's above and beyond the call of duty.

Give thanks.

Be a good neighbour.

to read full article,

http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/14-little-ways-to-encourage-kindness/

October 2007 issue of Parents magazine.

Few months present the multicultural "teachable moments" that December does! The following multicultural events and celebrations are among those that will happen this year:

• Ramadan (Muslim)
• Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)
• Saint Nicholas Day (Christian)
• Eid'ul-Adha (Muslim)
• Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican)
• St. Lucia Day (Swedish)
• Hanukkah (Jewish)
• Christmas Day (Christian)
• Three Kings Day/Epiphany (Christian)
• Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish)
• Kwanzaa (African American)
• Omisoka (Japanese)

http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson213.shtml

Making a difference. At first it seems so daunting. It implies that you must have some sort of influence, special talents and time. In fact, it takes only the desire to make just one thing a little better. In this message we see small acts of service with the wonderful lyrics of Eric Clapton’s iconic song “Change the World.”

sel resources for elementary families and staff

Linda Campbell

Elementary Counsellor

Email: lindacampbellsel@gmail.com
Location: St. Mary Elementary School
Twitter: @tattlelinks