This is how we do it at the Humanity Project. Kids teaching kids … Our handpicked young student leaders have spent a year learning about the real value of self-worth, respect for others, equality — and also how to present those values to their peers in various ways throughout their membership in our Humanity Club program. Last week was another opportunity for our leaders to share their knowledge. And to inspire their younger peers.
This time our 5th graders worked with a large group of 2nd graders to help the smaller children gain some understanding of ideas such as respect and community. They began the session with our regular Humanity Club deep breathing and affirmations, explaining why these practices are helpful.
It’s just one part of the Humanity Project’s efforts to promote “Equality For Each, Respect For All.” We have learned that by working with elementary school kids in this way, we help prevent bullying and other destructive behavior in their school of course, but also in middle school and high school. The lessons stick and carry over to inform their values later in life.
We’re proud of all the kids in our Humanity Club program. They are constantly challenged with new ideas and difficult problems to consider, but they come back to us for more, week after week. We applaud them. And we thank them for their hard work. Bravo to each of these young leaders.
