On

Monday when it Tomorrow I’ll be Kind

The Kindness Quilt
Rained (Wallace, 2006) (Hische, 2020)
(Kachenmeister, 2001)
Synopsis: “Immerse yourself in the beautifully hand-
Synopsis: “In simple, straightforward text and Synopsis: “Minna and her classmates have been lettered words of widsom, hope, and positivity
marvelously expressive pictures, the author and asked by their teacher, Mrs. Bloom, to work on a alongside adorable illustrations of love and caring. This
photographer have captured the thoughts and Kindness Project. Mrs. Bloom wants them to do and book is a reminder to all readers, young and old, that
feelings of one small boy. Whether he is proud or draw and share an act of kindness. Minna and her the smallest kind gesture can make the biggest
scared, lonely or excited, the boy’s face mirrors his family do lots of kind things, but Minna can’t decide difference in the world--we just have to remember to
emotion with the wonderful directness of which one is right for her project. Then she starts be kind to one another.” (Hische, 2020)
childhood.” (Kachenmeister, 2021) writing and drawing and cutting—and an idea for a
paper quilt picturing many acts of kindness begins to The book focuses on how even the smallest gestures
The book allows for student prediction when take shape!” (Wallace, 2006) and actions can make a big difference in our world.
guessing the different emotions the little boy will
be feeling next, and what might have brought those Lesson Idea: Students will be given a quest after Lesson Idea: We will brainstorm ways that we can be
feelings up. being read the book. Their goal will be to come up kind in our school. Each student will write one idea of
with various kindness tasks they have done over a how they can/others can be kind (decorate it)
Lesson Idea: As a class we will discuss feelings and “Kindness Challenge” We will put these in a box and
span of 3 days. Students will then choose one act of
how it is okay to feel different emotions. Do we
kindness they took part in and draw it on their quilt each day we will take out a card and practice what it
always need to be happy, sad, etc. What makes us
feel different emotions? sheet. These sheets will be put together to come up says on the card. I.e. Hold a door open for someone,
We will go over some of the feelings we heard from with a kindness quilt to be displayed in the class. share in the classroom, and include others.
the book. I will play some music and students will Students will present their quilt to the class before it Idea 2: Students will choose one person in the school
use supplies (yarn, buttons, pebbles, pipe cleaners, is joined together. or at home to send a smile-a-gram to. They will write
etc.) to make a self-portrait of themselves. They are
to and from, and write a kind message to that person.
focusing on how they music makes them feel and
I.e. giving a compliment, thanking them, etc.
are using the supplies to create the expression.


Big Idea/Kindergarten:
(Social Studies) Healthy
communities recognize and
respect the diversity of
individuals and care for the
local environment.

Curricular Competencies:
Recognize causes and
consequences of events,
decisions, or developments in
their lives.
Identify fair and unfair (Getty Images, 2019)
aspects of events, decisions,
or actions in their lives and
consider appropriate courses Using The Literature:
of action.

Content Learning
Standards: Relationships
between a community and
it’s environment.
(BC’s Curriculum, n.d).
Scope of the Unit: 3-4
weeks
Purpose of the unit:
Teaching students the
importance of being aware of
their own feelings, how to be
kind and respectful to others
in order to build positive
community/peer
relationships.
The books that are mentioned in this brochure will be a great way to spark
discussion, questions, and ideas for students about kindness and building
positive relationships in the community. The books used will allow for students
to focus on their personal experiences when making connections to the stories.
Along with reading these books students will be watching videos, doing hands
on activities, learning how to resolve conflict amongst themselves, setting goals
on how to be kind, and learn how to be aware of their feelings and the feelings
of others. The unit will focus on Social Emotional Learning, “which is the
process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage
emotions, and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for
others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible
and caring decisions.” (Casel, 2021).

References

British Columbia. BC’s Curriculum. (N.d). Social Studies K. Retrieved on March 22, 2021 from
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/k/core

Casel. (2021). SEL is… Retrieved on March 22, 2021 from https://casel.org/what-is-sel/

Hische, J. (2020). Tomorrow I’ll be Kind. Retrieved on March 22, 2021 from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44802964-tomorrow-
i-ll-be-kind?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4IXQSBUOaF&rank=1
(Picture credit and description)

Kachenmeister, C. (2001). On Monday When it Rained. Retrieved on March 22, 2021 from
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1048762.On_Monday_When_It_Rained
(Picture credit and description)

Getty Images. Turner, L. (2019). Why Being Kind Could Help You Live Longer. Retrieved on March 22, 2021 from
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50266957
(Picture Credit)

Wallace, N. (2006). The Kindness Quilt. Retrieved on March 22, 2021 from
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1334028.The_Kindness_Quilt?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=j0b2lKMLDF&rank=2
(Picture credit and description)