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Our Christian value this half term is
(noun)
The quality of being kind.
...to be kind is to 'be generous, helpful and think about others' feelings'
examples:
'She's a very kind and thoughtful person.'
'It is very kind of you to help us.'
(Cambridge Dictionary)
Opposite:
being unkind
Have a think...
How do people show kindness?
When did you last show someone kindness? What did you do?
When did someone show you kindness? What did they do?
How does it feel when someone is kind to you?
How does it feel when you are kind to someone else?
Is it always easy to be kind?
The opposite of being kind is being unkind.
How does it feel when someone is unkind to you?
Other words meaning 'kindness':
goodwill, understanding, charity, grace, humanity, affection, patience, tolerance, goodness, compassion
The Bible teaches us about the importance of being kind.
We should think about how we want to be treated ourselves and we should treat others in the same way.
This is The Golden Rule.
We should treat others with kindness as we ourselves would like to be treated with kindness.
In the Bible we are told to 'clothe' ourselves with kindness alongside other positive qualities.
Imagine getting dressed in the morning and 'putting on' kindness.
Here are some more Bible quotes about kindness:
Here are some links to some videos about kindness:
BBC Newsround: Your tips for being kind
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/av/37997591
'Colour Your World With Kindness'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdA2sByFX1I
Why be kind?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCCb85TgeEU
The Golden Rule: Treat Others With Kindness (Douglas Talks)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XKYw5ll3L8
Watch this video and see what the children spot! What do they do?
When nobody's watching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET4B3UfWrYY
Watch this video clip and see what happens to the little girl when she shares kindness with others.
Animated short: Kindness sparks joy
This half term we will be celebrating Harvest.
Look out for more details on our newsletters!