As defined by Ashton- " To be kind, like helping people up and playing with them. Compassion is important to show people kindness, and that you like them. I can be compassionate by playing with other kids who don't have a friend."
Each month the school has a "Character Trait" that they try to practice, develop, and teach. The Principal announces it, the teachers talk about it, they send home notes so we can practice at home. And throughout the month, the kids are challenged to use this character trait. At the end of the month each teacher picks two kids from their class, that they feel have been a good example of this character trait. And they are invited, with their families, to a breakfast at the school, where the Principal honors them. This month was compassion, and Ashton was selected by his teacher for this award.
Here is Ashton accepting the award from his principal, Mr. Forrey. Attached to the certificate was a FREE Kids Meal at TGIFridays! Yeah!
I must say as a mother, it makes me proud! I don't know if I am the best example to my children, but I do hope they are learning these character traits at home, as well as at school. I am proud that Ashton is compassionate. I know he is, he is very good to think of others, and be kind to everyone. Everyone enjoys being his friend. He tries to be very understanding of others, and kind to them.
When I asked him why he chose to be compassionate he said, "I don't know, I didn't even think about it." I LOVE Ashton, way to go buddy!
2 comments:
That is so fun! It is fun to hear the parent perspective, having been the one giving the awards in the past. I am glad that they mean something important to the kids and parents.
That is cool. We don't do anything like that here. Way to go Ashton! Yeah to you too, Alyson!
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