How many Heartprints will you leave today?

This week in art I read the book Heartprints by K.P. Hallinan to each grade. A "Heartprint" is defined as the impression left behind by a deliberate act of kindness. 

 We talked about how each student can leave Heartprints at Byam throuhgout the day. Several students gave me examples such as using kind words, including others in a game, and thinking about others before yourself.

Then, we created a handprint and added different line designs using pencil and sharpie. On the back, each student wrote a way they can leave a Heartprint at Byam Elementary. I was very impressed by the answers! Without knowing it, Byam students have already left heartprints all around the school.