GAMS is Celebrating Kindness in February
The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Value of the Month for February is KINDNESS!
In an effort to promote mindsets and behaviors to promote a positive school culture and climate and develop a sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for all students GAMS is launching their "Social Emotional Learning Kindness Campaign" the week of February 12-16th! The theme is: “SPREAD SPOTS OF KINDNESS.”
Kindness is a powerful tool for nurturing the well-being of everyone! Adults and children alike. It's a significant step towards empowering our students to be their best selves through KINDNESS!
Science has proven good reasons to prioritize kindness, backed by evidence of many physical, emotional, and mental health benefits. Many impressive benefits support teaching kindness in schools to decrease negative behavior:
- Happy, caring children
Endorphins produce the good feelings that we experience when being kind. They activate areas of the brain affiliated with pleasure, connection, and trust. Acts of kindness also help us form connections with others, reported to be a strong factor in increasing happiness.
- Greater self-esteem
Any small act of kindness can increase happiness, uplift energy, and give an incredible feeling of hope and self-worth from the rush of endorphins.
- Greater sense of belonging
Everybody has a fundamental need to belong and feel connected to the people around them. Better concentration. Kindness increases a positive outlook, so children have greater attention spans, are more willing to learn, and are better creative thinkers with better results at school.
- Improved health and less stress
Being kind has many physical and mental health benefits, including increased happiness and reduction of stress.
There will be many different activities going on throughout the week so that “ together” we can “ SPREAD SPOTS OF KINDNESS!” This will include the week's activities, celebrations and shared resources!
Story information provided by Ms. Pattie Lofaro.
ATTENTION: Are your scholars or colleagues doing something great? Please contact the district Communications Team at communications@necsd.net. We’d love to visit your class or event and/or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district!
