We’re always kind. It’s one of our core characteristics. But last week, the primaria “Town Hall” meeting decided to make it official with a week full of intentional niceties like:
- Mon – say “hi” to everyone
- Tues – make 5 people laugh
- Wed – hug people
- Thurs – share cookies with the big/little siblings class
- Fri – perform random acts of kindness
And not coincidentally, in the middle of it we had our annual Meeting for Appreciation. For over 2 hours, different grades or group of teachers were identified, then people shared things they appreciate about them. It didn’t take long for children and teachers alike to eagerly lavish praise and appreciation on each other, such as:
- I like seeing you walk up in the morning because you are so radiant.
- I want to thank Emanuel and the entire 5/6 class for being so welcoming to my brother.
- Thanks for helping us to always push our limits and make us laugh.
- You are so welcoming with younger children.
- Thanks to my big brother for being my big brother.
- Thanks to my teacher for having fun things to do in class.
- Thanks to Emanuel for being so aggressive but also so fun in sports.
- Even though you gave me an 80 and I’m never going to forgive you, you’re an awesome teacher.
