Teachers Who R.O.C.K.: 10 Curriculum creators that encourage kids to Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness

Each week Project Stella Resources wants to feature Teachers who R.O.C.K. These teachers have practices in place in their classroom that encourage students to Radiate Outrageous Compassion and Kindness. In this post I am providing a list of 10 teachers who have created curriculum and resources, all available on Teachers Pay Teachers, that teach children … Continue reading Teachers Who R.O.C.K.: 10 Curriculum creators that encourage kids to Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness

Teachers who R.O.C.K. Feature: Resources from A Plus Learning

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Resources Blog! Today we begin a new series, Teachers who R.O.C.K.  In this series we will feature teachers and teacher resources that can help inspire and encourage you to continue to Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness in your classroom, at school, and around the community. Many of the resources … Continue reading Teachers who R.O.C.K. Feature: Resources from A Plus Learning

5 Reasons you need to start a Kindness Club at your school or in your community today

Hello! Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse Blog! A Kindness Club can transform your school. It encourages and inspires students to think beyond themselves and seek out opportunities to show compassion and kindness. In this Blog post, I share five reasons that starting a Kindness Club will transform your classroom, school, and community with students that … Continue reading 5 Reasons you need to start a Kindness Club at your school or in your community today

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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