Conversations about kindness
Moral conversations with a child are very important. They not only contribute to the development of children’s horizons and ability to reason, but also cultivate the ability to see and give kindness to others, and cultivate politeness, attention and care in children.
What is kindness
Kindness is responsiveness, emotional disposition towards people, the desire to do good to others. It is associated with other positive qualities: humanity and philanthropy, nobility and generosity, politeness and good manners, care and sympathy, goodwill and attentiveness, sensitivity and patience.
Let's figure out what these character traits mean.
Humane is someone who has a good heart inside, who loves other people and acts like a real person.
When a person loves people, tries to see the good in others, helps people, then this quality is called philanthropy.
Nobility is the ability to behave beautifully and honestly in any situation.
A generous person has greatness of soul, knows how to forgive, and even behaves beautifully and honestly with bad people. Such a person does not harm animals and treats nature with care.
Sensitivity is when a person well understands and feels the mood and desires of another person, and is able to feel sorry for him.
Responsiveness is when a person responds to other people’s requests and tries to help.
Politeness is a person's friendly, respectful behavior and communication with other people.
Kindness is the ability to treat people, animals, nature well, to wish the best for loved ones and strangers.
Treat others the way you want to be treated
People are born with varying degrees of kindness. But you can increase the amount of kindness in yourself, you need to strive to be kind. Why be kind? Every person likes it when others love him, forgive him, help him, treat him well, when he has many friends. But this is only possible if a person himself behaves this way with others. An indifferent, angry, rude person has a callous soul; it is unpleasant and uninteresting to be friends with him. And only by giving good things can we hope for a wonderful attitude from the people around us.
Kindness is so important to people that there is a special holiday - World Kindness Day. It is celebrated annually on November 13th.
It is quite difficult for children to perceive abstract concepts. When explaining what kindness is, give specific negative and positive examples from literature and life, read philosophical fairy tales and discuss them, and, of course, inspire children with your example.
WE RECOMMEND READING:
| “Philosophy for children in fairy tales and stories” M. A. Andrianov This book invites young readers and their adult mentors to rediscover the science of humanity. It systematically and gradually introduces universal human values, the main principles in the field of ethics and aesthetics, and forms the spiritual basis for wise and highly moral behavior in the future. The book will teach a child not only to think about different aspects of life and the properties of human character, but will also significantly clarify his perception and assessment of everything around him. It will promote deep penetration into oneself and into the complex world of interpersonal relationships. | |
| “Philosophy for children in stories and pictures” Petr Ekberg Petr Ekberg's engaging storytelling and Sven Nordqvist's beautiful, beautiful illustrations will make children think about universal and important moral values, rather than just reading a book. The pictures in the book “Philosophy for Children in Stories and Pictures” are complementary in nature and represent small scenes from life that illustrate certain points discussed in the book. The publication is adapted for Russia: for example, Russian cities and the Shukhov Tower are used as examples. | |
| “Philosophy in fairy tales. Educational manual" by L. Surzhenko How to answer difficult questions for your child? The easiest way to do this is by telling a fairy tale. Before each fairy tale, the author addresses the child, freeing parents from imposing the topic; reading turns into a game of questions and answers. But this is the favorite pastime of all children! At the end of each fairy tale, you can just talk, asking each other questions. This will free parents from boring moralizing and make communication interesting, joyful and productive. Among other things, reading fairy tales together is a wonderful leisure activity. |
Progress of the game
Children form a circle and hold hands. First, the teacher begins to speak to the child whom he is holding by the hand on the right. For example: “Misha, you are so polite today!”
Next, the child turns to the child whom he is holding by the hand on the right. If a child finds it difficult to give a compliment, then other children help him.
“I know how to give in”
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Goal: to teach children to respect each other, give in, share; cultivate friendliness.
Material: toys, candy, apple, chair.
