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Gratitude and Compassion for
Others
Gratitude and Compassion for
Others
Lesson 2Shark Talk
November 10, 2010
Lesson 2Shark Talk
November 10, 2010
A Word About KindnessA Word About Kindness
Be kind; it is hardly ever the wrong thing to do.
Be kind; it is hardly ever the wrong thing to do.
What is Pro-Social Behavior?
What is Pro-Social Behavior?
Random Acts of Kindness Any small act that helps someone else or causes someone else to benefit from the experience, no matter how small
Actions that promote the well-being of society
Random Acts of Kindness Any small act that helps someone else or causes someone else to benefit from the experience, no matter how small
Actions that promote the well-being of society
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What are the possible effects of one act of
kindness?
What are the possible effects of one act of
kindness?
Q: What is serial reciprocity?
Q: What is serial reciprocity?
Answer:
When one person gives to another, by means of time, talent or treasure, and causes a continual chain of giving to occur in a linear pattern.
Answer:
When one person gives to another, by means of time, talent or treasure, and causes a continual chain of giving to occur in a linear pattern.
Choose to make a difference
Choose to make a difference
Even by helping one person, you can make a difference.
Think about the starfish story.
What do you remember about the story?
Even by helping one person, you can make a difference.
Think about the starfish story.
What do you remember about the story?
Here’s a list of what you can do to help:Here’s a list of what you can do to help:
Say “Good Morning” or “Hello” Hold the door for someone Donate food to a soup kitchen Rake leaves at an elderly person's home
Tell a child a story Give a compliment Send a warm baby blanket or cuddly toy to a family crisis shelter
Say “Good Morning” or “Hello” Hold the door for someone Donate food to a soup kitchen Rake leaves at an elderly person's home
Tell a child a story Give a compliment Send a warm baby blanket or cuddly toy to a family crisis shelter
More IdeasMore Ideas
Give money to a charity Give someone change for a dollar or another bill
Donate old books to the library Leave the waitress or waiter a nice tip Tell someone important in your life how much he or she means to you
Give someone a hug Plant a tree Spend time with residents of a nursing home
Send a care package to a soldier overseas
Give money to a charity Give someone change for a dollar or another bill
Donate old books to the library Leave the waitress or waiter a nice tip Tell someone important in your life how much he or she means to you
Give someone a hug Plant a tree Spend time with residents of a nursing home
Send a care package to a soldier overseas
Now, it’s your turn!Now, it’s your turn!
Choose one small idea for an action that you can take to "make a difference to that one" (as in the starfish story).
Write a specific plan on paper, and place it in your red journal.
Share your plan with your classmates.
Choose one small idea for an action that you can take to "make a difference to that one" (as in the starfish story).
Write a specific plan on paper, and place it in your red journal.
Share your plan with your classmates.