Stories for Kindness Class

These are news posts that pertain to bringing The Games into Education and Schools.

Currency of the Heart: Coins of Compassion in Compassionate Schools

Currency of the Heart: Coins of Compassion in Compassionate Schools

(Above art, "Pocket Change", and the piece below, are by the amazing group 6 Degrees of Creativity who are making this magnificent art for the Compassion Games.) This week marks the beginning of North Thurston County in Washington state Public School District’s participation in the Compassion Games as part of the "Compassionate Schools Movement", and they aren’t alone. This year, over 50 schools have committed themselves to participating in the Compassion Games as a way to bring compassion and...

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“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” — Your Compassion Games Begin!

“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” — Your Compassion Games Begin!

The Games Begin! A kind and understanding word, a generous act, the surprise of an unexpected gift, or the warmth of a smile…you’ve shared these acts of compassion as either the giver or receiver, probably many times. And while you may be facing one or many hardships, you have a dream within you that keeps you sharing acts of kindness despite signs that would have caused others to stop long ago. And that’s why the Compassion Games were created! The Compassion Games were created for you and...

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Kindness Class – Led by Andy Smallman

We are so fortunate to have Andy Smallman leading his Kindness Class during the Compassion Games. Andy has been teaching kindness for over 15 years. He and his wife Melinda Shaw founded the Puget Sound Community School and Kind Living.  Participating in this activity is a great opportunity to interact with an amazing visionary, educator, teacher and great guy. Here is the invitation from Andy to join the class: Ready for some random acts of compassion? Want to participate in the Compassion...

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