A wrinkled heart activity

A free lesson and download about teaching kids kindness. Based on the book "A Wrinkled Heart", this activity helps elementary students understand how to treat others. Empathy and social emotional learning activities for the classroom. Try this fun, free activity to help kids understand kindness and empathy toward their peers and others.

A great activity for talking to your kids about bullying and the effect mean words can have on a person. You might like to read the story Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. As you read the book, pass around the large paper heart. Each time Chrysanthemum was teased because of her name, scrunch up the […]

Howdy! Welcome back! Today we read one of my favorite beginning of the year books, Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. It has become a fav of...

What is a wrinkled heart you ask? Well, they happen when kids or adults make unkind, or inconsiderate language choices. You may not even recognize they slip out, or that the words cause wrinkles, like drying your clothes on the wrong setting! Visit the Happy Hive Homeschooling blog and get this free printable wrinkled heart activity to help!

Learning Objective: - Understand how different words feel differently when spoken. - Understand the effect of hurtful words as leaving a mark on the heart. - Understand how to show goodness by using words correctly. Quran Verse: Wa quloo lin naas husna speak kindly to people 2:83 1. Have the children feel a piece of sandpaper and gently rub it over their arms. Talk about how it feels rough and hurts. 2. Have the children feel some cotton wool and talk about how it feels soft and gentle. 3…

This engaging and impactful resource is designed to teach students the profound impact of their words and promote kindness in the classroom and school. The "Wrinkled Heart Activity" includes two heart templates, a band-aid printout, and a kindness pledge paper. It's a perfect addition to your classroom or hallway display, fostering a culture of empathy and thoughtful communication.Resource Contents:Heart Templates:Blank Heart: Students can personalize this heart with their own artwork and…

Howdy! Welcome back! Today we read one of my favorite beginning of the year books, Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. It has become a fav of the kids too. Many of them said they have the book at home or their kindergarten teacher read it to them. I told them that's why books are so special. No matter how many times you read a book, each time is like opening a gift. This time we were going to really think about the main character's feelings and the author's message. As we read the book, I passed…

Teaching Empathy How do you teach your students about empathy and kindness? One of the most effective tools we have as teachers is great literature. Through stories, students can imagine, empathize and understand how others feel. They can realize that feelings they have are shared by others. These are essential skills for little ones! Here’s […]

A great activity for talking to your kids about bullying and the effect mean words can have on a person. You might like to read the story Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. As you read the book, pass around the large paper heart. Each time Chrysanthemum was teased because of her name, scrunch up the […]