Kindness toothpaste lesson

One of my favorite activities to do with my students is “The Toothpaste Lesson.” As early as preschool, most students are exposed to the phrase, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” I think it’s great that they learn this, but what is even better is when they […]

Have an extra tube of toothpaste handy? That’s all you need to demonstrate these two object lessons to your class. Have mini tubes of toothpaste, Bible Object Lessons for Kids Toothpaste Bible Object Lessons for Children (Proverbs 15:2)

Our words can be stones that hurt or gifts that build up. Once they are out of our mouth though, they cannot be taken back. An object lesson using toothpaste can demonstrate this truth in a way kids will remember! Includes Bible lesson script & Bible craft option.

Elephant toothpaste is such a fun and easy science experiment for kids. This project requires only a handful of supplies and it can be very colorful—a bonus in my book! This reaction experiment does require using some chemicals, so it’s best for children in elementary school or older and requires adult supervision. Elephant toothpaste recipe…

I want my kids to realize that the words they say, meaningful or not, are forever out there building people up or tearing people down. So to make a visual point, this is what we did! #words #homeschool #lessonsforkids #toothpaste #teachthemwhentheyarelittle #hllf #watchwhatyousay #holdlooselylivefreely #kirstinricketts #melissacheatham #kidactivities

Toothpaste lesson for life: kindness is the way. You can't put toothoaste back in the tube kust like you can't take back your careless/hurtful words.

It's no secret that I love fun and engaging back to school activities. I've never been known as the quiet teacher because I love a noisy room - not one that is out of control loud and chaotic, but one where lively discussion is taking place alongside hands-on learning. However, no matter how fun my lessons might be, there is always a meaning behind what we are doing, something to be learned from the experience. Enter the Toothpaste Activity. This activity has been floating around for all of…

One of my favorite activities to do with my students is “The Toothpaste Lesson.” As early as preschool, most students are exposed to the phrase, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” I think it’s great that they learn this, but what is even better is when they […]

Ms. Natalie Ringold 🍎 Elementary Teacher on Instagram: "Students being rude to each other? Try this! This video is part of a whole group demonstration I call, “The Toothpaste Effect.” In this lesson, we discuss how…. - we are responsible for our words & actions - we need to spread kindness and love - we choose what to put out into the world - our words & actions have power and an impact on others - we choose what to put out into the world - once our words & actions are out in the…