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Pay It Forward Project

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Create a list of random acts of kindness and have your class perform them during a designated week. Learners will also participate in a project centered around being kind to others. Each grade chooses their kindness project, and then shares with others.

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Grade
Pre-K - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Types
Activities & Projects
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Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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