KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day

PreS-K–Leo, who likes to be quiet, is worried about starting kindergarten. He’s learned that on his first day of school he will have to talk to the entire class about being kind. For the next few weeks before school begins, he shares his concerns with his dad, his grandmommy, and even Tulip, his cat. When school begins, Ms. Perry, his teacher, eases his worries by introducing him to students who like the quiet activities he does, such as playing with chalk and blocks. Although he still feels his heart racing, Leo is able to contribute to a kindness pledge his class makes together. Readers will see easy, common activities (words and actions) they can mimic not only on their first day of school, but throughout the year and in different settings. Behaviors include saying “please” and “thank you,” helping others, cleaning up, and saying, “I’m sorry.” Cheerful illustrations depict a fun, interactive learning environment that will give children a sneak peek of what to expect from school.