Pay it forward. In a time when turmoil and fear encircle us, we can choose to break the mold by helping others. Cara’s Kindness is a story of one character putting aside her problem to help another. In turn, the pay it forward then goes from one friend to another character. View a snippet of the book on this link. Kids of all ages can begin to think of ways to help others around them. Start in your classroom. Encourage it at home. How can they help the community?
The story also features a growth mindset.
“Well of course! That’s part of skating {or any part of life}. So the first think you need to learn is how to get back up.”
Kristi Yamaguchi shares her book at this link. She also has a website, Always Dream Foundation, that focuses on supporting early literacy and paying it forward to children in need.
Savorings for Cara’s Kindness:
- Growth Mindset
- Repeating line – “No worries…just pass on the kindness!“
- Alliteration – gracefully glided, character names
- Theme – Caring makes a difference!
- Small Moments in Time
- Every day happenings
Posted by MaryHelen 
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