Kindness in the Classroom

School or School-District-Wide Settings

Kindness in the Classroom, offered by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, provides a lesson-based approach to social-emotional learning (SEL).  The program offers strategies for customizing context and youth action projects. This includes materials for creating an ongoing student-led ‘Kindness Club’ and guidance for adjusting lessons and instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners.  Random Acts of Kindness Foundation offers classroom support with the Kindness in the Classroom curriculum. Additionally, it offers teacher training for all school staff. For families, it includes a letter home for each unit the students are engaged in explaining the concept(s) and lessons. It also offers free resources for families like downloadable games, book lists, and more. 

Grade Range Covered by Program
K-8
Grade Range Examined in Studies Used to Establish Program Effectiveness
4-5
Targeted Behavioral Area of Effect of Prevention/Intervention
Social behaviors, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills and Attitudes
Geographic Location of Participant Samples
No Information
Population Density of Participant Samples
Urban, Suburban
Latinos in the School Populations
No Information
Delivery Method
School, Classroom
Strength of Evidentiary Support
1 Star (⭐) CASEL
Additional Evaluation Outcomes
Significant evaluation outcomes in:
√ - Reduced problem behaviors
√ - Improved social behaviors
√ - Improved Other SEL skills and attitudes
Cost of the Program
No
Additional Languages
Spanish
Registry URL
https://pg.casel.org/kindness-in-the-classroom/
Contact Information
E-mail: info@randomactsofkindness.org
Contact URL
https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindergarten-grade-5-lesson-plans