Mindfulness in Action: Cultivating Kindness, Appreciation and Positivity
Harmony Day
What am I learning?
Learning Intention: I am learning about respecting others.
In what ways are we able to respect the dignity of each person and celebrate this wonderful diversity on Harmony Day?
What Catholic Values are we learning to foster on Harmony Day?
Explore the story 'You Are Special' by Max Lucado.
Why do we listen to what others say and think?
Give an example from the story of when Punchinello believed what others thought of him?
What advice could you give Punchinello or the other Wemmicks?
Whose opinion or voice should we be listening to?
Do you think Punchinello will believe the wood carver's opinion? Why, why not?
What do you think it will take for Punchinello to believe in his own uniqueness and self-worth?
What are some things that make you unique from others in your group?
What would God say about you?
What do you think God would want you to say about others?
We can learn about Punchinello's feelings through his body language.
Give an example of this from the story.
At OLA do we give each other stars and dots? What do you notice about this?
How can we learn to accept everyone's differences?
Describe what makes someone special: what he or she can do or who he or she is? Why?
How will you know that you are treating others with dignity and respect not just on Harmony Day, but everyday?
Create your own personal success criteria.
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