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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 14 MIN

135. Creating Kind Classrooms - 5 Ideas to Teach your Students Kindness

from Rainbow Skies for Teachers · host Ashleigh and Alisha

Today, we are diving into how to teach kindness in the classroom all year round and why small, intentional moments can have a lasting impact on your students.Teaching kindness is something we all have ‘on the list’. So, we wanted to share practical strategies and activities that help students understand, practise, and model kindness in authentic ways. From creative tasks to whole-class activities, these ideas support students to build confidence, connection, and a positive classroom culture.And the best part? These activities are easy to implement and can fit seamlessly into your existing routines.What We Cover in This Episode:Why teaching and modelling kindness go hand in handA powerful 3D writing activity that helps students reflect on kindness and personal growthHow tearaway kindness flyers can spread positivity in your classroom and beyondUsing kindness Code Crackers to combine maths, critical thinking, and social skillsA compliment jar lesson that builds connection and teaches students how to give meaningful feedbackHow the bucket filler concept supports emotional awareness in younger studentsSimple ways to embed kindness into your classroom without adding extra workloadHow small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect throughout your classroom communityIf you are looking for simple, impactful ways to build a kind, connected classroom where students feel valued and supported, this episode is full of ideas you can start using straight away.Alisha and AshleighResources Mentioned in this episode: Unlock Kindness 3D writing and craftFREE Kindness tear away flyersGrade 1-2 Kindness math code crackerGrade 3-6 Kindness math code crackerCompliment Jar lessonFREE Bucket filler activityFREE Kindness quote displayFREE We all smile in the same language displayAPPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY  | AMAZONLet's hear from you! Text us!

Today, we are diving into how to teach kindness in the classroom all year round and why small, intentional moments can have a lasting impact on your students. Teaching kindness is something we all have ‘on the list’. So, we wanted to share practical strategies and activities that help students understand, practise, and model kindness in authentic ways. From creative tasks to whole-class activities, these ideas support students to build confidence, connection, and a positive classroom culture....

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