We are celebrating Random Acts of Kindness day which falls on February 17. We really do love our book which shows many different random acts of kindness that we can do, not only on this day, but ANY day. Each page shows different students participating in random, kind acts. Take a look to see what kinds of things you can do!
Here is a link to the book: Let’s Show Random Acts of Kindness
February 17 was National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Our students learned different ways they can be kind and thoughtful to others.
Our sensory boxes matched some of the examples shown in our book. The find motor groups made art projects that the language groups shared with others.
SENSORY GROUP
There were great ideas for presents in this box. We put a variety of little things that a kid might want to buy for a friend, such as toys, balloons, or beads.
We also put in some play money—-this was a big hit 🙂
Science access point: recognize a model of a real object.
Cards are always a nice gesture and even better when signed with hugs and kisses.
Hugs and kisses—-X’s and O’s—-were stamped into red moon sand.
Science access point: apply a push to move an object.
Bright pink slime looked a little like gummy candy.
Little plastic “gummy bears” with the letters K for kind and C for candy added to the fun.
This was our first time using slime and the students were really intrigued!
Science access point: track objects in motion.
This colorful box contained silk flower petals, leis, and 2 plush roses.
Definitely an eye catching box!
Math access point: recognize similarities and differences in size of objects.
With pasta and play food, there was a complete meal in this box 🙂 The pasta made lots of noise when the noodles were stirred!
We also included a small cup for empty/fill fun.
Science access point: recognize a model of a real object.
Yellow food coloring was added to shaving cream so students could make smiley faces.
It was really fun to see all the different designs!
Science access point: recognize that pushing and pulling an object makes it move.
Students used a colorful scrubber to wash a toy car in our water play. A heart shaped measuring cup was perfect for rinsing off the shaving cream.
Science access point: recognize one way people use water.
We thought a floral scent was the perfect complement to this unit so we used Bath and Body Works plumeria.
It was a light scent to rub on hands, arms, or behind ears.
Science access point: recognize one or more external body parts
FINE MOTOR GROUP
On Wednesday the students made flowers using paper plates.
First, they identified the color of the flower stem and leaves.
Science access point: identify objects by one observable property, such as color.
Then they chose a marker and began coloring their flowers.
Science access point: recognize a change in the appearance of an object.
After they finished coloring, they chose how many leaves they wanted and glued them on to the flower stem.
Math access point: associate quantities with number names.
TA DA!!!
We made some beautiful flowers……….
……..to share with friends!
On Thursday we made some more flowers to share!
The students identified the color of the flowers.
Science access point: identify objects by one observable property, such as color.
Then they decorated their paper cup flower pots with stickers.
Each student had a variety to choose from.
Math access point: recognize when an object or person is added to a situation.
Next, they counted their flowers and inserted them in holes in the bottom of their cups. We used plastic straws for the stems.
Math access point: associate quantities with number names.
TA—flower power—-DA!!!
More flowers to share with friends.
These beautiful flowers……
…….will certainly make someone’s day!
LANGUAGE GROUP
We changed it up a little bit today in language group. Instead of making an edible treat for ourselves, we decided to embrace the random acts of kindness and deliver the flowers we made in the fine motor group to staff around the school.
Each student got to choose WHO they wanted to give their flower to. They used the yearbook from last year to indicate the staff member they wanted to give their flower to.
Once they had decided WHO, we set out to deliver our flowers.
Each student used a sentence strip that said “I want to give you this”. Verbal students said each word while nonverbal students pointed to each word on the strip.
Staff who received flowers were so excited and happy! Our random act of kindness made everyone feel good 🙂
Before leaving each staff member, the students used another sentence strip to convey “have a great day”. We think from their reaction to the flowers that they did have a great day 🙂
Such a fun filled week that we hope inspires you to engage in some random acts of kindness. Don’t forget to check your spam folder for confirmation emails if you want to follow us.
We will be back next week with more fun and learning—–Group by Group!