b kinder workbooks
Through prevention and early intervention our evidence-based well-being programs help children in their pivotal years by encouraging them to become kinder, more empathetic and more compassionate.
With the help of teachers and psychologists we put together four b kinder workbooks for primary school children which are unique, positive, interactive learning tools that initiate discussions surrounding emotions that can be difficult for young people to communicate. The program aims to build empathy, compassion, resilience and confidence while encouraging students to identify and develop their strengths, to self-regulate their emotions and to make a difference through kindness.
Our b kinder workbook programs have been independently reviewed and added to the Be You Programs Directory, a searchable database of evidence-based mental health and wellbeing resources.
Billie’s inspiring poems and stories are the cornerstone of the b kinder workbooks. The workbooks embed the social, emotional and learning units which incorporate the core values with a particular emphasis on kindness.
The activities within the b kinder workbooks also support teachers to meet the specific learning outcomes for each stage associated with the Personal and Social Capability, one of the General Capabilities outlined within the Australian curriculum. The associated units of work align with the Australian Curriculum: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6. These units of work focus on the strands of Health, Wellbeing and Relationships.
Flexibility of the b kinder workbooks means that they can operate seemlessly alongside existing programs such as bounce back, grow your mind, the resilience project or URstrong.
Campion Education now distribute our b kinder workbooks. Schools can contact Campion or the b kinder foundation to add our resources to your annual booklists.
blue workbook
yellow workbook
red workbook
orange workbook
our schools
Benjafield Child Care Centre - Berriedale Child Care Centre
- Blackmans Bay Primary School
- Bligh Park Public School
- Bowen State High School
- Bowen State School
- Collinsville State School
- Glenorchy Primary School
- Goodwood Primary School
- Gundaroo Public School
- Jarjum Redfern College
- Jinibara State School
- Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
- Lindisfarne Primary School
- Loreto Kirribilli
- Molesworth Primary School
- Mt Nelson Primary School
- Orford Primary School
- Proserpine Kindergarten
- Proserpine State High School
- Proserpine State School
- Pymble Ladies College
- Sandy Bay Infant School
- Somersby Primary School
- Sorell Primary School
- South Arm Primary School
- St Catherine's School
- St Catherines Catholic College Primary
- St Catherines High School
- St Francis’ School
- St Ives North Public School
- St Mark's Anglican Community College
- Swansea Primary School
- Taroona Public School
- Tennis Whitsundays
- Triabunna District School
- Walters Road Public School
- Whitsunday Christian College
- Whitsunday Christian College HS
testimonials
"b kinder is a rich and authentic program which helps educators embed the explicit teachings of wellbeing into all aspects of teaching. It encourages students to identify and develop their strengths and talents, to self-regulate their emotions and to show empathy." - Nicole Gruman, Vice Principal, Moriah College
"Being a b kinder school is an investment in our children and their future." - Danielle Bresnhan, Principal, Taroona Primary School
"They are of great help in initiating discussion surrounding emotions that can be difficult for the young to communicate and they do this in a charming and creative way that encourages clarity, comfort and kindness and allowing open, free expression and valid self-introspection." - Dominic Westbrook, Counsellor, Gifted Minds
"The b kinder initiative fills us with a sense of optimism for our future" – Michelle De Paoli, Principal, Glenorchy primary school
"Through our participation in the b kinder school initiative this year, we have been able to see the significant impact that teaching kindness and emotional intelligence can have on young leaders and on our whole school community." - Monique Carter, Principal, Lansdowne Cresent Primary School
units of work
The activities within the b kinder workbooks embed social, emotional and learning units with a particular emphasis on kindness. They support teachers in addressing the specific learning outcomes for each stage associated with the Personal and Social Capability, one of the General Capabilities outlined in the Australian Curriculum.
The accompanying units of work align with the Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (K–6) and focus on the strands of Health, Wellbeing and Relationships.
The activities also support teachers to embed the explicit teaching of wellbeing by providing learning experiences that encourage students to ask questions, reflect, explore ideas and consider different perspectives. The units of work are designed to be easily implemented as a 10-week program or adapted by schools to suit their specific needs.
The youngest b kinder workbook - once upon a time, promotes EYLF outcomes by helping children develop a sense of identity, become confident and involved learners, and enhance their communication.
download units of work
To measure the impact of the student leadership program and b kinder workbooks, the b kinder foundation has partnered with Huber Social – an independent third-party and expert in social impact measurement. The way that Huber Social measures impact is unique, in that they focus on measuring the overall Wellbeing of people/children, alongside all the driving factors that contribute to someone's Wellbeing (such as mental health, resilience, relationships, life skills etc.).
The measurement framework identifies shifts in the wellbeing and target outcomes for participating students each year. The b kinder workbooks show the greatest impact across factors in mental health, relationships and communication skills, personal development and resilience factors.
There will be two types of surveys, depending on the age of children completing the b kinder workbooks:
Children 8 years or older - will complete a survey about their own wellbeing, capabilities and opportunitiesChildren 7 years and under - teachers will evaluate the capability levels of their classrooms based on their observations and knowledge of their students.
student testimonials
"The b kinder workbook made me realise just how kind someone my age could be, and what a big effect someone can have on another person if they just smile." - Grade 6 student
"I really enjoyed following along with what had been written, while feeling and knowing that no one would look inside it." - Grade 3 student
"I think it was a great program and I have just felt more positive as well as seen people be more positive, kind and happy. Thank You." - Grade 6 student
social impact reports