Kindness Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Kindness Word Mat" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Kindness word mat with 16 picture words like share, include, listen, respect, teamwork and gentle, for writing and talking about kindness. Part of our World Kindness Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Keep it on tables during kindness writing so children can find and spell the words.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten to 2nd grade students acts of kindness to try and words for talking about how kindness feels.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Kindness Word Mat?
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Keep it on tables during kindness writing so children can find and spell the words.
What is the Kindness Word Mat?
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A one-page word mat with 16 kind words and pictures: kind, share, help, smile, friend, care, include, listen, respect, hug, give, love, teamwork, well done, cheer up and gentle.
Can I use the Kindness Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade World Kindness Day resources are there?
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8 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are World Kindness Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these World Kindness Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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