You Make My Heart Smile - Card
The "You Make My Heart Smile" card is a heartwarming activity designed to promote kindness, gratitude, and positive interactions among students. This resource encourages creativity as students personalise their card by colouring and writing a heartfelt message to a friend, family member, or classmate. It's ideal for fostering social-emotional learning and enhancing interpersonal skills in young learners.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Use during lessons focused on kindness and gratitude.
• Special Events: Incorporate into Valentine’s Day or Friendship Week activities.
• Home Connection: Send home as a thoughtful activity to engage families in promoting positive interactions.
Differentiation
Modifications
• Provide pre-written message templates for younger students or those needing writing support.
• Use thicker paper or cardstock for a more durable card.
Extensions
• Encourage students to write a story about the recipient of their card.
• Pair the activity with a classroom discussion on acts of kindness and their impact.