Seriously, one of my favorite books of all time~
At first, the illustrations blew me away. I loved how realistic they were. Then, a few years back, I read this for the first time to my class and it melted my heart! It made my heart so happy! I was sooooo touched! I use this every year in my teaching and it makes such a difference in my students! It has such a great impact on them!
Even the smallest acts of kindness can powerfully impact the lives of others. With just a simple gesture (a smile) you could ignite a circle of warmth that flows from person to person, touching the hearts and lives of people you may never even meet.
PAY IT FORWARD CHALLENGE
I am challenging EACH of my students to PAY IT FORWARD this week. (and also for the rest of their lives)
1st: Share the impact that Katie had in this story with your family.
2nd: Think of 20 acts of KINDNESS with your family, discuss them and how powerful they are.
3rd: Pay it FORWARD to someone this week.
4th: Please leave a comment about HOW you “Paid it Forward” this week. You as the student can leave a comment or any one in your family could leave a comment.
ON THURSDAY– I will check who has left me a comment and we will read them in class. The children will be rewarded if they and or their family particiapte in this activity.
Good luck and have fun!