Project Stella Resources Parents and Educators, Summer Reading Recommendations

50 Books Your Child Should Read before Turning 8, Part 5 – Courage

This is Part Three of a Six Part Series on the 50 Books Every Child Should Read Before they Turn 8. All of these books teach valuable life lessons on: Part One: Responsibility Part Two: Perseverance Part Three: Kindness Part Four: Family & Friends Part Five: Courage Part Six: Exploration & Discovery *You can click on … Continue reading 50 Books Your Child Should Read before Turning 8, Part 5 – Courage

Project Stella Resources College Advice, Parents and Educators, Self Care, Service

5 Ways Volunteering helps Reduce a Teen’s Anxiety

This post shares a personal experience with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and emphasizes the positive impact of volunteering in reducing anxiety for teenagers. It discusses how volunteering increases self-worth, develops new skills, connects with positive role models, fosters gratitude, and helps in getting "out of their head". The author also offers resources for starting volunteering.

Project Stella Resources Busy Family, Parents and Educators

7 Ways to fit Service in your Family’s Busy Schedule

Hello! Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse! I was talking to my mom on the phone the other day when she said, "you should teach families with busy schedules how to do service without it creating more to do." My mom has a really good point (she usually does). I remember growing up with three sisters … Continue reading 7 Ways to fit Service in your Family’s Busy Schedule

Project Stella Resources Boredom Busters, Parents and Educators, Self Care

12 Inspiring Movies for your child to watch on break

The following is a list of 12 movies and documentaries that are recommended to inspire children and teens.  Some inspire acts of kindness while others inspire you to be yourself - even when faced with challenges and adversity. As with any of my recommendations, I strongly encourage parents to view the films for themselves first. … Continue reading 12 Inspiring Movies for your child to watch on break

Project Stella Resources Busy Family, Parents and Educators, Summer Reading Recommendations

50 Books your Child should read before turning 8, part 4 – Friendship & Family

This is Part Four of a Six Part Series on the 50 Books Every Child Should Read Before they Turn 8. All of these books teach valuable life lessons on: Responsibility Perseverance Family & Friends Courage Exploration & Discovery Kindness And, as a gift to you, I have a Self-Care for Teachers Journal that you can … Continue reading 50 Books your Child should read before turning 8, part 4 – Friendship & Family

Project Stella Resources Busy Family, Parents and Educators

25 items to have in your home or classroom to inspire kids to Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Resources Blog!  Encouraging kids to be kind to one another takes some thought. You can only repeat "be nice" a couple of times before kids tune it out.  But, you can have reminders present in other ways that keep the message in front of them. In this post, I … Continue reading 25 items to have in your home or classroom to inspire kids to Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness

Project Stella Resources Parents and Educators

3 Classroom Management tips that encourage students to be kind

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Blog! In high school I decided that I wanted to become a teacher.  And after college, I was able to teach my favorite grade - 5th grade!  I loved those years and enjoyed coming in to see the students each day. But with any of the middle grades, there … Continue reading 3 Classroom Management tips that encourage students to be kind

Project Stella Resources Boredom Busters, Busy Family, Parents and Educators

5 Activities to do during Winter Break that encourages kids to do acts of kindness

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Project Stella Resources Busy Family, Parents and Educators

5 Ideas for Acts of Kindness you Need to do while Traveling for the Holiday Season

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.11.1" custom_padding="24.3281px|0px|2px|0px|false|false"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.11.1"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.11.1" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.11.1"]Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Blog! It is the Holiday season and many families are preparing to travel. While traveling can be fun and exciting, it can also be pretty tense. It is amazing to see how Acts of Kindness can make a positive difference during … Continue reading 5 Ideas for Acts of Kindness you Need to do while Traveling for the Holiday Season

Project Stella Resources College Advice

7 skills to list on your resume and how you can demonstrate them through your Volunteer Work

Hello! Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse! There is a common problem that I am asked by high school students and college students to help with. They feel stuck and at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for jobs - either while they are in school or after graduation.  Employers want to hire people with experience. … Continue reading 7 skills to list on your resume and how you can demonstrate them through your Volunteer Work