Kindness is more than just a simple gesture or a random act; it's a mindset and a way of life that focuses on treating one another with respect, empathy, and compassion. It’s an innate aspect of human nature, but children need to  develop this skill to become compassionate adults. As an educator, you play a powerful role in teaching interpersonal skills that promote a healthy school environment. Create a classroom and school culture that values kindness, preventing bullying, and enhancing social-emotional learning (SEL) skills while fostering self-compassion. You will explore kindness through strategies to promote inclusivity, empathy, and compassion with activities and programs supporting the kindness movement. By nurturing students' kindness and compassion, you’ll lay the foundation for a welcoming school community, and help students become caring individuals in the world.