All entries are due Friday, March 31, 2022.

Kindness and thoughtfulness for others are values that are important for building character in our students while also creating a culture of kindness in our schools and communities. At The Be Kind People Project, we define kindness as intentionally extending good to others and we believe that everyone can make a difference. Whether in school or online, ignite the power of kindness by allowing students to focus their attention and actions on making a difference through their relationships with others. Use this writing prompt to celebrate positive behavior, enhance the learning environment, and spark a culture of kindness in your schools, homes, and communities.

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* 1. Student Name (if you are submitting a class of students type "class" and upload a roster below)

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* 2. Applicant’s Email

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* 3. Teachers, if you are submitting a class of students, please upload a roster below, that includes parent contact information for each child.

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* 4. Student Grade

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* 5. School

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* 6. City, State, Postal Code (ex. Phoenix, Arizona 85034)

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* 7. Are you the student's teacher or parent/guardian?

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* 8. Teacher Name

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* 9. Teacher Email Address

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* 10. Teacher Phone Number

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* 11. Parent Name

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* 12. Parent Email Address

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* 13. Parent Phone Number

Contest Rules:
Each entry should be student written and aligned with academic standards. The original writing should answer the question “How can I make a difference” and be based on real actions of kindness relating to your own life and The Be Kind Pledge™.

·        For grades K-2: A one-page picture or picture series accompanied by 1-5 nicely hand-written sentences.
·        For grades 3-8: A written essay, maximum 1 page, typed double-space or printed legibly.
·        (Special education students may participate in either option upon parent or teacher discretion)

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* 14. Upload your student's submission below. If you are uploading more than one submission for your class, make sure you included a class roster above. Please ensure that submission follows the guidelines in the official rules, that the student's name and grade are printed legibly on the document, and that the file is named using the formula Grade Group_Last Name_School (ex. 3-5_Jones_Northwest Elementary).

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* 15. How did you hear about The BE KIND Make a Difference Essay Contest?

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* 16. Include any questions or comments below or contact us at  writing@bkpp.org or 602-559-9399.

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