681.Resource, Gordon, Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler: Mentor Text, (K-2)

 Skills such as effective communication, sharing, teamwork, empathy, respect, generosity, and building relationships help develop and maintain relationships. 

When five students misbehave, their teacher Mrs. Ruler gives them homework —to perform five acts of kindness for their families. The Acts of Kindness expand to involve the entire class. They practice being kind at home, school, and in the community. Most students find the assignment easy and rewarding. David serves as an example of a child who needs support to learn to be kind. While the characters in the book are kindergarten-age students, the practice of recording and posting kind acts applies to students of all ages.

Heart of Georgia RESA teachers may request a free copy of the book to use with their classes by listening to the short VoiceThread about the book, reading a brief handout that includes the ELA standards and suggested strategies for using the mentor text, and completing a request form.