Poetry, Jandrasits says, can help a child learn to take a perspective and ... Sign up here to receive stories of kindness, resilience and the best among us every Wednesday and Sunday.

I share serious poems about kindness, respect, and inclusion (and science and math and social studies); the funny poems help to keep the kids “with” me. When they’re having a good time ...

“I hope people realize the importance of kindness,” she said about ... and not just stay silent.” The Rebirth Poetry Ensemble works with children in grades 3 to 12 from across the city ...

A few hours later, he showed the poem to his parents, who immediately got choked up. RELATED: Mom of child with autism thanks Apple employee for empathy toward her son "I am odd, I am new ...

unfolding as might a child’s palm filled with shiny stones. It almost feels like another hope we remember having. Acknowledging the modern plight of autonomy and so many separations, the poem ...

The poem begins: “Before you know what kindness really is “In a time in ... She also has written books for children and young adults, including “Habibi” (1997), which is semi-autobiographical.

Kids may be little, but they can make a big difference in the world by performing these simple acts of kindness. Random acts of kindness may sound simple, but they’re almost a revolutionary act ...

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting ... a terrifying assignment: Recite a poem in front of the whole class.