It’s Cool to be Kind (Cool2BK) is a student initiative of The Kindness Revolution™ intended to raise the awareness of respectful behavior to students of all ages. The ultimate purpose of Cool2BK is to teach students that their opportunities will be enhanced as a result of education and respectful behavior. By learning that their school experiences are directly aligned with their future employment environments, students are taught to do their work with dignity, to treat their superiors and peers with respect, to show courtesy in their interpersonal communications, and to behave with kindness. These tenets (Dignity, Respect, Courtesy, and Kindness) are the same tenets that are taught to business customer service leaders by The Kindness Revolution™ and form the basis of Cool2BK curriculum.
Cool2BK consists of four one-hour modules, each one dealing with the tenets described above. While completely self-contained, Cool2BK can be incorporated with or within other curriculum, classes, or learning experienced. It is designed to be modified to fit the needs of particular groups (i.e. non-secular, secular, classroom, family, etc).
Cool2BK encourages discussion and interaction between facilitator and student. As a result, the program is easily expanded or contracted to fit the time constraints of most programs.
Student modules for each tenet (Dignity, Respect, Courtesy, and Kindness) are available upon request at no charge. Current modules are aimed at Middle School and High School students; the Middle School module is easily modified for younger students. Support coaching via volunteers is available as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kindness Revolution™?
The Kindness Revolution™ is a non-profit (501C(6)) organization with a mission to raise the awareness of values, such as kindness, in leadership, customer service, schools, and communities.
Who can teach Cool2BK?
Cool2BK is part of the mission of The Kindness Revolution™, which is to raise the awareness of values, such as kindness, in leadership, customer service, schools, and communities. As such, it is the intent that the Cool2BK curriculum be offered and taught by as many people as possible. The curriculum is designed to be presented by as many people as possible; it is open to be taught by anyone interested.
Can it be incorporated into other training materials or classes, such as classroom curriculum? Yes, as long as the logos and credits are included in the materials.
Can the Cool2BK program be modified? Yes, again as long as the logos and credits are included.
Can the Cool2BK program be reprinted or distributed? Yes, as long as the logos and credits are included.
What are the objectives of Cool2BK? The objectives are two-fold. For the middle school students, the objective is to teach the importance of values and respectful behavior. For high school students, the objective is to prepare students for the workplace.
Is a more comprehensive program available for high school students?
Yes, our “Kindness Revolution™” customer service training program is available for next level learning. Students are taught more detailed customer service and leadership attributes and prepared for workplace experience. This is a full day (eight hour) program with leader and student manuals.
What if I need some help teaching the program? Volunteers are available for on-line/telephone coaching during the use of the curriculum.
What are some examples of organizations that might use Cool2BK? Cool2BK is currently utilized by school teachers for classroom use, schools for all students, apartment complexes for community services, and individuals for Sunday School Classes and home use.
Is The Kindness Revolution™ receptive to suggestions to curriculum?
Absolutely! While we cannot guarantee that all suggestions will be implemented, we are genuinely interested in any recommendations which will enhance our program.