Innate Goodness

Innate Goodness-

Follow the 6 step instructions here online or print the bookmark instructions below to have on hand while reading together.

1. Prepare

   Complete both parts; a “Preparation for Caregiver/Parent” and a “Preparation Together” practice. View instructions on “Prepare” page.

2. Read

   Read the story.

3. Mindful Moment

   Now read the story again bringing your quiet attention to kindness in the story.

4. Share

   Share with each other the different ways that kindness showed up in the story. Are there creative actions of kindness? Was there something unexpected? Are there other ways you can imagine someone giving kindness in the story that did not happen?

5. Offer

   Take a few minutes to imagine your innate goodness shining for yourselves and others. In your own special way, can you imagine offering kindness from your heart center to someone in need today?

   Also visit “Offer” page.

6. Rest

   Let go of the practice in a way that feels right to each child in the moment. View “Rest” page.