Declan sings a song of compassion for children of the world

A song to stir up compassion in the listener.

This boy (Declan Galbraith) is really talented!

Children Full of Life

This is an award-winning documentary where a fourth-grade class in a primary school in Kanazawa, northwest of Tokyo, learn lessons about compassion from their homeroom teacher, Toshiro Kanamori. He instructs each to write their true inner feelings in a letter, and read it aloud in front of the class. By sharing their lives, the children begin to realize the importance of caring for their classmates."

A total of 5 clips, but each packed with insights into effective character and social education. Try out some of his approaches and you'll probably find your own rhythm in no time.

Do leave some comments on your thoughts on these videos.

Bullying is a Problem (PG)

Bullying is indeed a problem in schools. Educators ought to be alert to spot bullying before it is too late.



If you are bullied in school, seek help from responsible adults like your parents or teachers.

Respect is fundamental when you are an intelligent being. It is a value that must be perpetuated amongst our young, and especially so our selves.

Use this video to discuss about respect in your school/class community.

Thanks to Desmond for sharing this resource. :)

The Secret of Getting Along with Others

Life would be miserable when we cannot get along with people simply because the world we live in is filled with people.

This video can be used to trigger a discussion during your character education classes. Quotes from various philosophies and faiths were used to establish the morality baseline for socialization.

Children See. Children Do.

How do you want your students to turn out?

Thanks to Samantha for sharing this video. =)

Cyberbullying

It is increasing. It is rampant. It is...stoppable!

Do your part to educate and empower your students how they can ward off attacks from peers or strangers.

VISIT http://stopcyberbullying.org/

If not, the following video could be a reality for someone near you:





You can teach them to:

• Stop cyberbullying.
• Not write it.
• Not forward it.
• Save evidences.
• Report the cyberbullying or cyberbully.
  

Random Acts of Kindness

If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~Bob Hope

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up. ~Jesse Jackson

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. ~Charles H. Spurgeon

Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. ~Author Unknown

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author Unknown

What this world needs is a new kind of army - the army of the kind. ~Cleveland Amory

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. ~Samuel Johnson

A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. ~Chinese Proverb

When you drive, be responsible...

Responsibility. That's what this video is about. Responsible driving. Responsible living.

You can only understand responsibility when you know the consequences.

Smoking KILLS!

I really loved this Indian Ad. It is very creative.

For many of us, smoking has never been a choice. Somebody chose smoking, and YOU get to suffer along.

Anyway, here are more ads you could use to persuade your loved ones and students.







Now, more a stronger message:

One kind act leads to others

"No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves."

Amelia Earhart

Team Hoyt - A very touching story about a father and his son

A son asked his father, Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me? The father, who despite having a heart condition, said Yes. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying Yes to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, Dad, lets join the Ironman together. To which, his father said Yes too.

If you didn't already know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 miles (3.86 kilometres) ocean swim, followed by a 112 miles (180.2 kilometres) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres) marathon along the coast of the Big Island . Father and son went on to complete the the race together.

Find out more about Dick and Rick Hoyt in the next videos:

Pick me! - The voice of those who have practiced enough

Most of the time, personal success comes to those who practice, practice and practice. It very rarely comes easily and effortlessly. Even as you witness the skills and precision that these men possess, don't be mistaken. It could not have been without hours, months and years of training.

You can do it too!

Validation: The power of positive affirmation