The world could certainly use a little more kindness right now. My 150 7th grade English students drew a random classmate’s name and had a month to plan, carry out and reflect on an act of kindness for that person. We are breaking down social barriers and normalizing compassion. #nced - ThreadSky

justinparmenter.bsky.social • 90 days ago

The world could certainly use a little more kindness right now.

My 150 7th grade English students drew a random classmate’s name and had a month to plan, carry out and reflect on an act of kindness for that person.

We are breaking down social barriers and normalizing compassion. #nced

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debholleync.bsky.social•4 days ago

This is fantastic.

mis-mannered.bsky.social•90 days ago

Great work! Lucky kids!

justinparmenter.bsky.social•90 days ago

I gave a Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Teacher Talk called “More Than My Curriculum” on this project a few years back if you are interested—> https://www.cms-foundation.org/teacher-talks/more-than-my-curriculum/ #nced

prajnak.bsky.social•90 days ago

I just finished watching this talk and I laughed and I cried. You must be a phenomenal teacher. Thanks for the work you do.

ericawestby.bsky.social•4 days ago

Best idea ever!

teachglobaled.bsky.social•80 days ago

PS You might be interested in https://givethx.org. Happy to connect you so you can try it with your students. I’ve used it at UNCW for years and it changes everything in how students build relationships and support each other.

justinparmenter.bsky.social•80 days ago

I would love to learn more about this!

teachglobaled.bsky.social•80 days ago

great! Please message me your email and I’ll connect you! I think you would love it.

teachglobaled.bsky.social•80 days ago

This is so wonderful. Thank you for doing this and for sharing!

notfromoff.bsky.social•16 days ago

#NC < My 7th grade teacher one day stormed into class & announced, "Now thanks to the Supreme Court you have to go to school with Ni--ers!" It only took supper time for me to repeat & next day for my dad to threaten to whip his ass (my dad was LEO). I was never more proud of my parents/upbringing.

starset2.bsky.social•51 days ago

One little act of kindness can change the day for so many. Kindness spreads like a butterfly.

nikkibas.bsky.social•90 days ago

I love this 🥰 Thank you for being you, Justin!

sfannie53.bsky.social•90 days ago

That’s awesome, Justin. Bravo.

jperryfarm.bsky.social•51 days ago

Beautiful! Well done 7th grade English students!

letatcestmoi.bsky.social•69 days ago

The month of thinking about kindness—what it means to be kind, to empathize with what would feel like kindness to another person—could be a life-changing experience. What a beautiful lesson!

displacedyank.bsky.social•89 days ago

That’s a great idea! Seems like they even enjoyed the assignment? ☺️

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