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cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:00 PM EST

Good evening everyone. Tonight’s #cdnedchat will be hosted by @DanaAriss and @BSchlacht

cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome again to all. Please share who you are, what you teach and where you are tweeting from! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:01 PM EST

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DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:01 PM EST

For the next hour, my tweets are dedicated to moderating #cdnedchat on Kindness & #pinkshirtday. Join us!

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi #cdnedchat! Great to be joining you to talk about #PinkShirtDay tonight.

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:02 PM EST

Excited for tonight's #cdnedchat on #kindness and #pinkshirtday.

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:03 PM EST

For the next hour me tweets will be dedicated to #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:03 PM EST

Welcome everyone! I'm Dana Ariss, a grade six educator in Alberta. Excited to be moderating tonight's #cdnedchat with you.

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:03 PM EST

Ola! Chris Lee! Teaching and Learning coach on parental leave. Longing for more snow and missing the classroom! #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:03 PM EST

@TheCandyDish Welcome Theresa! #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi everyone! I am Bill Schlacht, Principal of Bev Facey High School in Sherwood Park. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:04 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB Hi Chris. Great to have you join us tonight for #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:04 PM EST

@WillGourley @BreneBrown @theRSAorg Good to have you with us Will #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:04 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB Hi Chris! No snow here in AB either. What a winter! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hey #cdnedchat - happy to be here! I'm Shauna in Toronto and looking forward to talking about #PinkShirtDay and #kindness in the classroom

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:07 PM EST

@DanaAriss BOOOOO!!! Was so hoping to build so many snow forts! #cdnedchat

MrButtersTheDog Feb 8 @ 8:07 PM EST

Not very busy in #cdnedchat tonight, is it @jpetersen02?

cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:07 PM EST

For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:07 PM EST

Tonight’s #cdnedchat topic is Pink Shirt Day

WillGourley Feb 8 @ 8:07 PM EST

Shhh it will hear you. #cdnedchat https://t.co/tcxC5wUy3z

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:04 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB Hi Chris! No snow here in AB either. What a winter! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:07 PM EST

Let’s get started! Our first question is coming up! #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:07 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB @DanaAriss Good to have you with us Chris #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:08 PM EST

@BSchlacht @DanaAriss Its good to be back! Thanks! #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:08 PM EST

For the next hour, my tweets are dedicated to moderating #cdnedchat on Kindness & #pinkshirtday. Join us!

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:10 PM EST

Q1: Has Pink Shirt Day made a difference in your school culture? How so? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: It has at least created more of an awareness in our school. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: This year we also created an awareness in November for Bully Awareness Week. #cdnedchat @Bullying_org

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: Bringing ppl together for a common purpose always builds a sense of community, good convos get started #cdnedchat #PinkShirtDay

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1. All of us realize that we are in this together #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: I believe so! Increased awareness, acceptance, temporary discourse. Ss show more respect to issues surrounding #pinkshirtday #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Its opened the door to have conversations that otherwise might not happen. It helps to unify the Ss in a cause of importance. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Great conversations about #kindness and #bullying. #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:13 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB How can we get the discussion to last longer? #cdnedchat #bullying #socialjustice

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:13 PM EST

@TheCandyDish @Bullying_org Nice! How did this go? What did you all do? #cdnedchat

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:14 PM EST

Hi - Erin - school counselor in Hope, BC #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:14 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB I would agree Chris. The students do show more respect. #cdnedchat

WillGourley Feb 8 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1 Yes #pinkshirtday is a great way to enable student voice, spark conversations, and build community. #cdnedchat https://t.co/hrlLzJ8PO1

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:10 PM EST

Q1: Has Pink Shirt Day made a difference in your school culture? How so? #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:14 PM EST

@jpetersen02 @Chris_Lee_TDSB Get the kids to create something! Especially with cross-grade buddies! #cdnedchat

ChrisCocek Feb 8 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1 #cdnedchat yes definitely. It starts the year off with a strong message and we roll with it throughout.

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1 - we've changed it to make it our own. Kids want more then 1-day #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:15 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB @Bullying_org This was our first year doing it in November. We wore our #pinkshirtday then as well. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:15 PM EST

@jpetersen02 Lots of follow-up. Ts and Ss get bogged down with so many other things, need to remember to bring it up again. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:16 PM EST

@DanaAriss Conversations that leads to awareness and hopefully to positive change #cdnedchat #pinkshirtday #studentleadership

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:16 PM EST

. @jpetersen02 @Chris_Lee_TDSB My 5/6s paired with 2/3s to write bully/bullied/bystander poems https://t.co/MuCSZbTDnU #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:16 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB @Bullying_org Our Music Teacher @MrMikeOlsen made a video for our school about bullying. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:16 PM EST

@misspollock @jpetersen02 Agreed! The Ss in the older grades do demonstrate a higher understanding for issues. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:16 PM EST

@TheCandyDish @Bullying_org Ahhh! nice! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:17 PM EST

The process for creating POV bully/bullied/bystander poems w cross-grade buddies: https://t.co/FkbENa9NND #cdnedchat #PinkShirtDay

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:17 PM EST

@teachwilkins Welcome to #cdnedchat Erin

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:17 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB @jpetersen02 And often, those in younger grades bring a fresh perspective and natural empathy! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:17 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB @Bullying_org Our entire school also sang STAND UP at our whole school assembly. #cdnedchat https://t.co/6Hw0JXkqZj

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:17 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB @misspollock I remember doing inter-grade work back when I was in HS, but it was fully extra-curricular #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:18 PM EST

@teachwilkins Awesome! What have you done to extend #pinkshirtday? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:18 PM EST

@teachwilkins Hi Erin. Great to have you join #cdnedchat tonight.

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:18 PM EST

@TheCandyDish @Bullying_org Oh awesome! Thanks for the share! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:18 PM EST

@jpetersen02 @Chris_Lee_TDSB In our grown up lives, we never work with ppl only our own age! Multiage groupings important at schl #cdnedchat

ShiftParadigm Feb 8 @ 8:19 PM EST

A CHILD'S presenting behavior is an invitation to connect more deeply with the child. Read more -> https://t.co/1hND9I4Spa #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:19 PM EST

@teachwilkins What are some things you do at your school? #cdnedchat

bishopcarrollhs Feb 8 @ 8:19 PM EST

@EMLeadership thank you for your support as we are in the final stages of our book #edchat #cdnedchat #mentalhealth https://t.co/YNRWQlDBDM

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:19 PM EST

@misspollock @jpetersen02 That's a great lifelong message! Thanks for the perspective! #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:19 PM EST

Q2. Do you have any particular school events at your school on Pink Shirt Day? If so what does your school/class do? #cdnedchat

WillGourley Feb 8 @ 8:20 PM EST

Worth sharing this talk from Barbara Coloroso https://t.co/2SbchWswrP #cdnedchat

WillGourley Feb 8 @ 8:20 PM EST

Worth sharing this talk from Barbara Coloroso https://t.co/6cGsF1xvzN #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:21 PM EST

@WillGourley Thanks! I'll watch that later! #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:21 PM EST

@teachwilkins Yes it should be practiced everyday #cdnedchat

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:21 PM EST

@TheCandyDish My leadership class is running "The Week" - each day is different - from Taco Tuesday to Togetherness Thursday - #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: We always prep for #pinkshirtday w discussions of bullying: particularly gender and sexuality based bullying, open and honest #cdnedchat

ChrisCocek Feb 8 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2 #cdnedchat we share that this started with 2 students from our province-this really connects them to the movement

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:22 PM EST

@TheCandyDish We are trying to ensure the whole school is involved - focusing on inclusion #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2: We have done a variety of activities for #pinkshirtday. #cdnedchat https://t.co/Kqdzv8wzdt

bishopcarrollhs Feb 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

We live that you can help us make a difference #edchat #cpchat #sccrowd #cdnedchat #digicit https://t.co/o0ZmiEQ9IG

EMLeadership Feb 2 @ 4:02 PM EST

ConneX is proud to be part of this antibullying movement! https://t.co/lqLOc0OmuI

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

@ChrisCocek That's how we start it as well! I find the Ss are more responsive when they know the backstory. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: One year we made the whole month about Bucket Filling February. #pinkshirtday #bucketfilling #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: Class discussions, story sharing, tweeting messages and thoughts. Having conversations as a group & understanding importance. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: Several yrs ago, we talked abt #itgetsbetter https://t.co/QGiFv6Swob and celebrated purple shirt day https://t.co/HiwMAQveiI #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:25 PM EST

I love bucket-filling. #cdnedchat https://t.co/X1bprDAfDY

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: One year we made the whole month about Bucket Filling February. #pinkshirtday #bucketfilling #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:25 PM EST

@teachwilkins Taco Tuesday sounds awesome. What do you do for Togetherness Thursday? #cdnedchat

bishopcarrollhs Feb 8 @ 8:25 PM EST

We love that you can help us make a difference #antibullying #cdnedchat #sccrowd #digicit #edchat https://t.co/o0ZmiEQ9IG

EMLeadership Feb 2 @ 4:02 PM EST

ConneX is proud to be part of this antibullying movement! https://t.co/lqLOc0OmuI

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2: One of my Ss, 6 yrs ago, wrote an awesome post (incl raps) abt bullying #itgetsbetter https://t.co/vRyhLQjKb9 #cdnedchat #pinkshirtday

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2 - we stand at the doors of the school & hand out pink erasers (erase bullying) - #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:26 PM EST

@DanaAriss I love the idea of tweeting messages. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2. We try to make a big deal about this. Pink cookies, pictures and events at lunch. Get as many students involved as possible. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:27 PM EST

@teachwilkins So cute! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:27 PM EST

@teachwilkins Love this idea. #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:27 PM EST

.@TheCandyDish We search the hashtag throughout the day to see how others are gathering and making those connections to unite. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:27 PM EST

A2: We had HS Ss and other youths to come in and participate in class... then reveal they are gay. Breaks stereotypes, open Qs. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:27 PM EST

@teachwilkins @StaceyLeePhotog We need to remember this. #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:28 PM EST

Love this. Countering stereotypes is critical to building understanding, and supports critical thinking #cdnedchat https://t.co/k2mVD9zVvM

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:27 PM EST

A2: We had HS Ss and other youths to come in and participate in class... then reveal they are gay. Breaks stereotypes, open Qs. #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:29 PM EST

Q3: How do we help students remember the message of Pink Shirt Day every day of the school year and beyond? #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:29 PM EST

@WillGourley Thanks Will #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:29 PM EST

A2: Being in Toronto, we have a lot of diff. genders and family makeups. Math word probes. try to incorporate this. #cdnedchat

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

A2 We've done a "vow wall" & photo booth #cdnedchat https://t.co/LNRea7ueMa

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

@DanaAriss This is so important so students don't think it is just one day. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

@teachwilkins @TheCandyDish I love the idea of Taco Tuesday. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

@jpetersen02 Absolutely! It really helped the Ss create their own positive feelings and opinions. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

@BSchlacht @teachwilkins @TheCandyDish That' awesome! #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

I love this! #cdnedchat #psd70 https://t.co/5RqrVRcC5H

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

A2 We've done a "vow wall" & photo booth #cdnedchat https://t.co/LNRea7ueMa

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3: Build empathy. Have them take the POV of others. Have them create something - a poem, song, video, rap, drawing #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:32 PM EST

A3: Do something kind for someone else. https://t.co/IGXXAVvRXH We recorded this for an online trans friend #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:33 PM EST

A3: Live the impact of bullying. Write mean words on a paper person, rip them. Try to make it better. https://t.co/IN5Ggq2ngz #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:34 PM EST

Q3: It is important talk about #friendship and #kindness every day. Not just one day. #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3: Empathy, every day and in all forms. Even when I'm super-annoyed, being transparent about how I'm feeling. #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:34 PM EST

A3:I believe the message of #pinkshirtday is one we foster year round so when day arrives, its added celebration for us to unite. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:35 PM EST

A3: Daily bucket filling over announcements; work in #pinkshirt principals into curic. explorations; wall of kindness/respect #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:35 PM EST

A3. I don't think it is something to remember. It is a culture that needs to be created. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:36 PM EST

.@jpetersen02 Emotional intelligence, being able to identify and communicate abt your feelings = so important #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:36 PM EST

A3: and the biggest one: we MODEL IT, and then name it when others demonstrate it! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:36 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB Are these bucket filling ideas on announcements. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:37 PM EST

@TheCandyDish Yep! At @JoycePS_Jr the P announces any bucket fillings... Ts and Ss write small notes and give to P to read out. #cdnedchat

WillGourley Feb 8 @ 8:37 PM EST

A3 Happens naturally each time pink shirts get worn again. Ts and S can keep the convo alive every week. #cdnedchat https://t.co/GKnxynbg8p

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:29 PM EST

Q3: How do we help students remember the message of Pink Shirt Day every day of the school year and beyond? #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:38 PM EST

@BSchlacht Agree a million times over! The positive culture is so important! #cdnedchat

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:38 PM EST

A2 - we've also stuck post-it-notes with positive messages all over the school - in washrooms - on lockers - everywhere! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:39 PM EST

@WillGourley I love my pink shirt. #cdnedchat #pinkshirtday https://t.co/alcuie775j

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:39 PM EST

@TheCandyDish @WillGourley Nice! #cdnedchat

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:40 PM EST

A2 - & who doesn't love sidewalk chalk?! Write positive messages all around - it's the 1st thing they see when they enter #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:40 PM EST

I used to wear pink occasionally in my school, whether it was February or not. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:40 PM EST

@jpetersen02 I like that idea, James. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:41 PM EST

@jpetersen02 Same here! Great conversations from the Ss who were not used to seeing a guy in pink or purple shirts! #cdnedchat

spygirard Feb 8 @ 8:41 PM EST

@DanaAriss @cdnedchat We like to encourage random acts of kindness and being good citizens. Post-its with positive msgs on locker #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:41 PM EST

The “Kindness Is Magic” Slogan is so true. How do we instill this value and practice it everyday throughout the school year? #cdnedchat

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:41 PM EST

A3 - our leadership class works makes every effort to keep kindness flowing all year thru class visits - positive messages...and #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:41 PM EST

.@Chris_Lee_TDSB Exactly! The idea that it can only be on one day is something we can chage, too! #cdnedchat #PinkShirtDay

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:42 PM EST

A3...and through social media reminders :) #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:42 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB Once it is created it is awesome!! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:42 PM EST

@teachwilkins Love the idea of sidewalk chalk or positive notes. #cdnedchat https://t.co/CRwl8p4X8h

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:43 PM EST

.@teachwilkins One Valentine's day, my Ss created the hashtag #spreadthesticky to spread kindness with sticky notes! #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:43 PM EST

@misspollock @teachwilkins Hhahahahhaha! That's a great hashtag! Sounds like a great slogan for peanut butter, too! #cdnedchat

spygirard Feb 8 @ 8:45 PM EST

@DanaAriss @cdnedchat Each class at school has paired up with a org. in the community to strenghten relationships and respect #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:45 PM EST

@misspollock We just might have to join you in #spreadthesticky #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q4. The "Kindness Is Magic" Slogan is so true. How do we instill this value and practice it everyday throughout the school year. #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:46 PM EST

This is fantastic way to build connections! #cdnedchat https://t.co/ajTpv3l5KV

spygirard Feb 8 @ 8:45 PM EST

@DanaAriss @cdnedchat Each class at school has paired up with a org. in the community to strenghten relationships and respect #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:46 PM EST

A4: Kindness is Magic. Even spread kindness to your staff. #staffappreciation #cdnedchat https://t.co/1IERlf6PJu

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:47 PM EST

A3: Our class used @edmodo and the Ss created badges of Kindness, etc. The Ss would nominate other Ss who deserved them. #cdnedchat

WillGourley Feb 8 @ 8:47 PM EST

#cdnedchat https://t.co/XQH9LA2rqk

EraseMeanness Nov 3 @ 8:41 PM EST

Be an "Eraser". Start with Kindness. Always kindness. #EraseMeanness https://t.co/kjsi6KMJjv

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:47 PM EST

@DanaAriss @misspollock I need to participate in #spreadthesticky. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:48 PM EST

A4: Googled #kindnessismagic - found @rickygervais' Derek clip: https://t.co/KyKNRdM3oc #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:48 PM EST

@TheCandyDish That's neat! #cdnedchat Was there a physical survival kit?

teachwilkins Feb 8 @ 8:49 PM EST

A4 - we also do something called "Pass on the Happy" students stand in the hall & pass out lollipops & happy notes. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:49 PM EST

@Chris_Lee_TDSB Should have done something like a Random Acts of Kindness bingo. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:50 PM EST

A4. Focus on giving positive feedback or compliments everyday. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:50 PM EST

@teachwilkins I want to go to your school. #cdnedchat

WillGourley Feb 8 @ 8:50 PM EST

Another idea to start year off on the right foot is @erasemeaness Students responded so powerfully to the opportunity to grow #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:51 PM EST

If I were still in the classroom, #pinkshirtday would be a great time to teach exponential growth: get 1 good thing, pass on 2 #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:51 PM EST

@TheCandyDish @teachwilkins Hhahahahaha.. I know! It sounds exciting and sugar filled! Move me to BC! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:51 PM EST

@WillGourley I might be buying erasers this week. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:52 PM EST

.@jpetersen02 Once of my Ss discovered that with his #ProjectThankYou https://t.co/m2BgcInggB #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:52 PM EST

@WillGourley I like this Will. #cdnedchat

DanaAriss - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q5: What are some resources you can share about promoting and fostering kindness? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:53 PM EST

@misspollock @jpetersen02 This is fantastic. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:53 PM EST

@teachwilkins Great idea!!! #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:53 PM EST

A4: If the saying is "Maslow before bloom", the need to take a few min each day to be mindful and point out kindness #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:53 PM EST

@DanaAriss I love the idea of participating in #TakingCareThurs. #cdnedchat

raspberryberet3 Feb 8 @ 8:55 PM EST

@DanaAriss #payitforward activities & integrate #socialjustice & #kindness into learning units #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:56 PM EST

A5: Book resources from @tdsb on Kindness: https://t.co/L1BX4zEOkz #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:56 PM EST

@DanaAriss I love seeing the #choosekind as well. #cdnedchat

Chris_Lee_TDSB Feb 8 @ 8:58 PM EST

A5: Drama activities and games --> increase trust, positive space, and discussion. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thank you for joining our #cdnedchat tonight!

jschwartzcen Feb 8 @ 8:59 PM EST

@DanaAriss Be sure to watch the Kindness Boomerang from @LifeVestInside who have some great resources #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Feb 8 @ 8:59 PM EST

If there are any other resources/materials you found helpful for this topic, share them throughout the week using the #cdnedchat hashtag.