FIRST WEEK OF JULY

COMPASSION: Understanding the needs and the feelings of others; caring about other people.

Vs. Cold-hearted, uncaring, unconcerned with the feelings or needs of others

FAMILY ACTIVITY:

Talk with your children about how we accept and develop understanding of people with disabilities. Teach your children how to help them without insulting them.
When a member of the family is sick, everyone should contribute to caring for the sick family member.
Encourage your children to talk to you about how they feel about their lives and how they are treated.

CLASS ACTIVITY:

Have students perform a skit showing people caring for a sick animal.
When a student is sick for several days have the class write get-well soon cards to the sick student and mail them to the student's home.
Send get-well soon cards to patients in a local hospital.

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY:

Many Americans face socio-disabilities such as poverty, abuse, and discrimination, while trying to live happy, productive lives. What, if anything, should the government do to help them in overcoming these barriers? What is the role of individuals in helping themselves and others overcome these barriers?

"There is nothing on Earth divine except humanity." -Walter S. Lander

"The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation." -Charles Sumner "Hate shuts her soul when dove-eyed mercy pleads." -Charles Sprague

"When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize are really looking for the particular." -Ed Howe

Perform a Random Act of Kindness Each Day