Milton Elementary focuses on kindness

Milton Elementary students went on spring break this year with some lessons in kindness.

As part of the school's Positive Behavior Support program, students in grades 2-5 learned ways to be kind to one another.

“We discussed how we are all wonders, even though we may look and act differently,” said Principal Beth Conaway. “We then talked about what kindness looks like and sounds like.”

Conaway and Assistant Principal Kevin Monaghan read books to groups of students to start the discussion. Students then were treated to the movie “Wonder,” shown at the Milton Theatre. The film is about a young boy with a rare craniofacial disorder who succeeds at school despite his difference.

“The purpose of this movie is to kick off Acts of Kindness at Milton Elementary when we return from spring break,” Conaway said.

Through the film and discussions, students came up with their own ideas of what it means to be kind.

“When someone drops their book, I can help them pick it up,” said Christopher Prince.

Sometimes a kind word goes a long way, said Jack Biddle. “I can compliment them by saying what I like about them,” he said.

And making sure someone is alright when they get hurt is always the right thing to do, said Gavin MacBlaine. “If someone falls down and are hurt, I will ask them if they are OK,” he said.