Teaching+T: Moments In-Between

There's the kind of learning that happens in a classroom conversation, and then there's the kind that catches you by surprise when you least expect it -- perhaps while jumping into action, unleashing creativity to respond to a problem, or diving into a new environment. The stories below come from those moments of learning in-between -- and the heartwarming lessons that can unfold, from toddlers to teens! --Daniela

"Disruptive Kindness" at the Dentist

"It was a long night of tooth pain for my older one. We cried. We were up all night. We were tired." ... My shy 4 year old son decided on his own that he would create some flower bouquets to give to the dentist." Read Full Story »

500 Marbles, 500 Acts

"When one high school's 3,000 students eat lunch, go to the library or visit the guidance office next Tuesday, some will be hunting for small colorful marbles painted with a single letter. Each student who finds one will have a job: Come up with a way to be kind to somebody else that day." Read Full Story »

Learning Journey & 12 Teens

When Min volunteered to bring a group of 12 students from Singapore and Mauritius to visit and learn from social enterprises in the U.S., they are disarmed by the spirit of humanity and simple power of small acts of kindness. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Do a random act of kindness today. [more]