If you have spent any time watching kids interact lately, you know how easily the world pushes them toward speed, noise, and self-focus. Between screens, busy schedules, and daily routines, finding quiet moments to teach gentle values like empathy and patience can feel like an uphill climb.
As a homeschooling mom, I ask myself this question all the time: How do we anchor our children’s hearts in kindness when everything around the encourages them to rush past each other?
That exact question is why I wrote Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go.
When I created Emma’s story, I wanted more than just a sweet bedtime picture book. I wanted a gentle teaching tool that parents and educators could use to spark meaningful conversations with little ones. In the book, Emma walks through the quiet forest, showing children that kindness isn’t usually a loud or grand gesture. Most of the time, kindness is found in the small things: pausing to listen, helping a neighbor, or sharing a warm smile.
How to Use This Book at Home or in Your Classroom
If you are looking for practical ways to build a culture of kindness in your home, here are three simple ideas:
The “Kindness Catch” Game: At dinner or bedtime, ask everyone to share one small act of kindness they noticed someone else doing that day.
Paired Reading & Discussion: Read a few pages of Emma’s journey together and ask your child, “How do you think that forest friend felt when Emma stopped to help?”
Hands-On Freebies: Visit The Wonder Workshop right here on the blog to download our free companion reading logs and printable bookmarks so your kids can track their acts of kindness as they read.
If you are looking for a heartwarming story to add to your evening routine, or a thoughtful gift for a teacher or homeschool family, you can order your copy of Sharing Kindness Wherever I Go today.
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