Kindness is often underrated. And yet, it prevents bullying, fortifies every single human, and powers us forward in the most challenging of times. It means being tender toward others in the world who are in need, both near and far. A community without kindness will not succeed. It is only by working with one another, instead of against one another, that we can harness the positive energy of our combined agency. Remember that children internalize the lessons of kindness from the books they read. They learn that being considerate of others goes much further than simply looking out for yourself. And make kindness a part of your classroom by acknowledging and praising students when they demonstrate kindness to each other.