During the school year, Grades 3 and 4 students, inspired by Kid President, picked a phrase or question that people should say more often. Along with their phrase is their reason why they chose it.
14 Kind Things to Say More Often
1. "Would you like to sit with me?" — Because someone might not have someone to sit with them.
2. "Do you want to play football with me?" — Because sometimes I see people at recess that are sitting and doing nothing.
3. "Would you like to sit with me at lunch?" — That makes me feel good.
4. "Sorry for speaking over your words." — Because it is not okay for people to do that.
5. "Please and thank you." — "Please" because it's kind to say and "thank you" because it is rude not to.
6. "I need help" — Because everyone thinks they can do it on their own.
7. "Do you want to play with me?" — Because the person feels like they have a friend and that is good to hear.
8. "Would you like to go to the baseball game with me?" — Because you are asking to spend time with a friend or family member.
9. "Hey, would you like to join me in soccer at recess? Because you look bored." — This will make people feel better.
10. "Do you want to be my friend?" — Because it tells them they're not alone.
11. "We're not humans unless we make mistakes." — Because we learn from our mistakes.
12. "Would you like to share with me?" — Because maybe they are feeling bad and that would cheer them up.
13. "Do you need help?" — So if someone fell they would feel nice to have a friend that could help!
14. "How are you today?" — People should say this more often because it makes people happy to hear that you care how they're feeling.
Although these may seem simple, they're often forgotten but should be remembered at any age—whether that's by our third and fourth graders or by us adults, too!