East Brunswick Schools are BETTER THAN THAT!

October 13, 2017October 11, 2017 twhimsLeave a comment

Wearing the Cape means behaving with kindness and courage. The students at Robert Frost and Irwin Schools in East Brunswick most definitely showed us that they Wear The Cape today during our assemblies, by treating our team and others with kindeness.

The students and staff of each school participated in our role plays and shared how they are BETTER THAN THAT™ – “Just be nice!” one First Grader exclaimed!

East Brunswick students learned how it’s “Cool to be Kind,” and brainstormed the many ways they can show kindness to others. We were thrilled to have visited Robert Frost and Irwin Schools today, and we leave knowing that they are equipped with the strategies needed to combat bullying and be heroes by Wearing The Cape.

For more information or to bring an assembly program to your school, please visit www.wearthecapekids.com or email Leighann@wearthecapekids.com

Hazlet Heroes Wear The Cape

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 twhimsLeave a comment

Today we had the unique opportunity to present our Hero Assembly to over 200 Kindergarten students at Sycamore Drive Early Learning Center in Hazlet, New Jersey. These Kindergarteners were amazing!

Guidance Counselor, and Anti-Bullying coordinator, Ms. Gina Dorozynski, spent the earlier part of the month prepping for our arrival, by creating lessons, bulletin boards, posters, and themes around the messages we teach during our program. Ms. Dorozynski visited each class in her school to read our children’s book, “It’s Good To Be Kind,” which she said taught valuable lessons, such as our “Stop and Think” strategy.

Upon our arrival, we were given a tour of the Wear The Cape bulletin boards, which showcased students telling how they can Wear The Cape. Our team was in awe of the wise beyond their years messages of these young students, who exclaimed that being loyal, helping, and sharing were all ways they Wear The Cape.

Many teachers thanked us for our message and let us know how much their students enjoyed the program. We were thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful school, and sharing our heroic message.

For more information on how you can donate or bring an assembly to your school, please visit www.wearthecapekids.com or email leighann@wearthecapekids.com.

Kindly,

The Wear The Cape Team

Be Kind (Not Cruel) Online

September 12, 2017 twhimsLeave a comment

I recently saw a picture of Pink cooking dinner with her children. It was a candid moment of the singer who was seen juggling kids and cooking – as many of us moms do daily.

I assume this picture was shared with pride and love on Pink’s social media. However, the back lash that followed what was supposed to be a sweet mommy moment, was far from sweet.

The so called “Cyber Critics” reacted with incredibly negative comments, including insulting the singer’s parenting style and intelligence.

This left me to sit in the question, “Why do we shame others online?”

It’s safe to say that none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes, but it is usually never with malice or ill intent. I assure you that I don’t want any of my mistakes criticized or called out in front of hundreds of people on social media. Do you?

Didn’t think so! How about we make a pact? Let’s get in the practice of asking ourselves, “Will what I am about to say HELP or HURT this person?” If the answer is “Hurt,” then, maybe you should consider not posting. Rather, call the person and discuss over the phone or ask to meet in person to air your concerns.

How about living by this rule of thumb: Don’t say something about someone unless you would feel comfortable saying it to that person’s face.

Can you imagine how much less cyber bullying we would have – and our children would have to endure – if we all lived by this practice? There could be fewer cases of anxiety, depression, and suicide.

This may be one rule of thumb you would like to not only try, but teach your children, as well.

Choose Kind,
The Wear the Cape Team