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It’s Cool to be Kind!

It’s Cool to be Kind!. Lou Mueller Patty Lyman Utah State University Cooperative Extension. Why kindness matters . . . . Bullying has reached epidemic proportions. 1 in 5 kids are being bullied. 160,000 kids stay home each day because of bullying.

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It’s Cool to be Kind!

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  1. It’s Cool to be Kind! Lou Mueller Patty Lyman Utah State University Cooperative Extension

  2. Why kindness matters . . . • Bullying has reached epidemic proportions. • 1 in 5 kids are being bullied. • 160,000 kids stay home each day because of bullying. • Bullying can result in low self-esteem, depression, drugs, gang involvement, and more.

  3. Six Pillars of Character Counts • Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility • Fairness • Caring • Citizenship http://josephsoninstitute.org/sixpillars.html

  4. Character Counts • Teaches Respect • Encourages quality friendships • Provides a chance to talk about feelings • Builds positive self esteem • Promotes positive thinking • Reinforces helping others and teamwork

  5. Trustiworthiness • Be honest • Don’t cheat or steal • Honor commitments • Be loyal • Build a good reputation

  6. Respect • Treat others with respect • Follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good language • Consider consequences • Be peaceful

  7. Responsibility • Do what is right • Keep trying • Always do your best • Be self disciplined • Be accountable for choices • Think before acting

  8. Fairness • Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open minded • Listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • don’t blame others

  9. Caring • Be kind • Be compassionate • Show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need • Be a peacemaker

  10. Citizenship • Cooperate • Get involved • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment

  11. Children need • Hands on learning • Opportunities to serve others • Positive reinforcement • Constructive feedback • Sincere appreciation • Recognition

  12. How many lives will you influence?

  13. http://josephsoninstitute.org/sixpillars.html THANK YOU!

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