Imagine a group of preschoolers, eager and curious, gathering around their teacher to listen to the day's story about kindness — a simple idea, but one that will shape their friendships, happiness, and sense of community.

As the story begins, the children hear about a little character who helps a friend pick up their crayons. They see how kindness can be as small as sharing a toy or as big as including someone who feels left out. Their eyes light up with understanding: kindness, they realize, is something they can practice right away.

Throughout the day, the teacher continues to sprinkle moments of kindness into their activities. During snack time, they talk about offering a snack to someone who doesn’t have one. When someone accidentally bumps into another, the teacher gently prompts, “What could we say to make our friend feel better?” “Sorry!” a chorus of voices chimes in.

By modelling these behaviors the teacher shows the children that kindness isn’t just a lesson but a way of life. When the teacher helps a child tie their shoes or praises them for saying "thank you," they’re reinforcing the idea that kindness is an everyday choice.

These young learners are also encouraged to notice acts of kindness around them. They celebrate each other’s good deeds—like a friend sharing their crayons or helping someone up after a fall. It’s like building a “kindness chain,” where each act connects to the next, creating a warm and welcoming classroom.

By the end of the day, the children have learned that being kind and being nice are about understanding how others feel, helping when they can, and celebrating each other's successes. With a smile and a wave, they leave the classroom, bringing the warmth of kindness home with them, ready to share it with family and friends.

Compiled and re-written from various resources