Kids On 12th

Aloha Superpower: Complimenting Myself! 🪞✨

Last week, we practiced giving and receiving compliments from friends and teachers. This week, we took it a step further and talked about why it’s so important to compliment ourselves!

Kindness given freely spreads—and that spread starts with me! Our students looked into the mirror and got to say something kind to the reflection staring back at them. It was thrilling to watch every child smile and laugh, filling the whole room with joyful energy! 🥰

💡 Discussion Question

(With an honest-and-kind answer!)

“What if I make a big mistake or do something bad, and I don’t think I deserve a compliment?”

Great question! Every human on earth makes mistakes regularly—that’s how we learn and grow!

The fascinating thing about being human is that we can be many things all at the same time:

You might really struggle in math class, but you can still be a fantastic reader who deserves a compliment! 📚

If you make a mistake with a friend, making amends so you both feel better is a brave choice that deserves praise, too.

Kind words can always help both you and your friend feel better!

🌈 Power of Three (Every Day!)

Be kind to another person

Be kind to my community or family

Be kind to myself

🧠 My Daily Affirmations:

I am getting smarter every day

I am getting stronger every day

I am getting kinder every day

💬 Home Connection Question:

Ask your child tonight: “Can you think of one compliment to give yourself every morning to start the day?” 💭 (Bonus idea: Start a family compliment journal! 📓✨)

🌟 Aloha Superpower! Compliments!

Compliments are kind words we say to help someone feel good 😊💛
And the best part? Compliments spread kindness!

If I tell my friend, “You look handsome today!”
they smile, say “thank you,” and I might even get a hug! That makes me feel good too!

Then my friend feels good enough to pass a compliment to someone else… and kindness keeps spreading. ✨🌍

💡 Discussion Question (with an honest-and-kind answer!)

“What if someone asks me if I like something, but I don’t?”

We can be honest and kind.
Example: If someone asks about their purple sparkly barrette and I don’t love the color, I can say:
“I don’t love purple, but I really like that flower part!” 🌸

🌈 Power of Three (every day!)

Be kind to another person
Be kind to my community or family
Be kind to myself
🧠 My reminder:

I am getting smarter every day
I am getting stronger every day
I am getting kinder every day

💬 End of day review question for you and your child: What’s one compliment you gave or received today? How did it make you feel?

JUMP into ALOHA! 🌺✨

At Kids On 12th, early childhood education is about supporting the whole child. That’s why we created our own teaching philosophy—JUMP!—which includes our weekly Aloha all-school assemblies dedicated to social-emotional learning. Now, we’re bringing those same thoughts, tools, and ideas to you!

Welcome!
Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual. From bedtime routines to big emotions, raising happy, resilient kids truly takes a village.

Tr. Sharon (founder of Kids On 12th) and Dr. Bidi (Behavioral Pediatrician & Mindfulness Expert) are pairing up to share real talk, expert advice, and practical strategies:

🎨 Tr. Sharon — Founded Kids On 12th in 2007 and created a whole-child academic curriculum that promotes curiosity, kindness, and individuality.

🩺 Dr. Bidi — Pediatrician with over 40 years of experience, behavioral specialist, and creator of family mindfulness programs at CHOP and Penn.

✨ New posts coming regularly! ✨

Got questions or topics you want us to cover first? Drop them in the comments below—we can’t wait to connect with you! 👇

Happy birthday to our wonderful founder, Sharon!!!! 🎊🎂🎉

Kids on 12th wouldn’t be here without her and we appreciate her dedication to making sure all children feel seen ❤️

Happiest birthday Tr. Julius! 🥰 6 years old today!
Ummmmm, make that 60!

Thank you to new and old friends who stopped by to draw with us! Kids On 12th Chalkfest 2026 Friends of Seger Park Playground

Come hang out with us Saturday morning for Chalkfest! Hosted by Kids On 12th! Bring a friend and invite your neighbors. Artists and scribblers, toddlers and teens or even adults are all welcome!

I spent today busy with the routine of normal life, yet memories from 25 years ago nagged at my soul. Sadness and despair built as each thought multiplied into the violent images of more recent years. Hatred, fear, and shock weigh heavy on my overly empathetic emotions.

I have always been taught the value of remembering; history is vital to change, whether we feel that change in the moment or not. But today, I am having a hard time feeling positive change.

But then I remember my mission. I remember my kids—my own away at college, and the thousands who have passed through my doors at Kids on 12th.

I pledge to do my very best to actively teach and model kindness, love, empathy, resilience, and wisdom to every child I have the privilege to care for. I will always stay honest with facts, but I will also teach what it takes to facilitate real change.

Please join me in my promise to hug a child every day, to give more high fives, and to lead with love. Change doesn't start with our children—it starts with us as their teachers and examples.

Have you registered for one of our fall programs yet? If not, there’s still time!! Spaces are filling up, but enrollment is still open for Preschool, Elementary School, and After School Pick-Up 🎒

📚 Register today to secure your spot!
https://ko12.org/register

Mid summer happy hour and an early fairwell to our student staff heading back to school with some of my favorite people ever! 🥰