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Look for Good Project

This scientifically backed Gratitude Campaign helps parents and teachers to unite around kindness, inspired by the leadership of their own children. 

Why the Look for Good Project?

We have initiated our own Look for Good Project as part of a renewed focus on positive student interactions and behaviors. The program focuses on the core belief that gratitude changes mindsets, reduces violence, and improves everything. Through this initiative, students are taught the meaning of gratitude and how to this understanding to support people across our school and community. The program is designed to broaden students' awareness to a wider range of thoughts and actions which help them solve problems and build new skills and resources. Research tied to this project suggests that it dramatically improves positive student interactions, while also reduces bullying incidences. 

What will students be doing?

We began our Look For Good Project with a gratitude wall in the lobby. All students participated by learning about the motivation of the project, the meaning of gratitude, and enjoying a school-wide read aloud, Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers. 

After the initial rollout, students were introduced to our newly defined five core values that will drive interpersonal interactions across the school (see the matrix below). Each month, students focus on one value, with a school-wide read aloud text and aligned activities.

Ludlow-Taylor Core Values Matrix

Core Value and Messages
Activities
Positivity / Politeness​
  • We use kind words even when we are upset.
  • We use good manners.
  • ​We speak with a gentle tone.

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Gratitude Wall
On each floor students have the opportunity to add quick notes of gratitude and positivity that will show appreciation for others. There will be a community wall in front of the school—please take a moment add to it!
Respect​
  • We keep ourselves and our surroundings clean.
  • We care for the property of others.
  • We keep our hands and feet to ourselves.
You Matter Necklaces
Students and teachers pass along necklaces that say “you matter,” when caught doing something kind and respectful for someone else.

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Integrity
  • We value honesty; we always speak the truth.
  • We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
  • We do the right thing when no one is looking.
You Matter Letter
Students will be working on letters to give to someone in their lives who have had a positive impact on them.
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Determination
  • We are active listeners and stay on task.
  • We do our best even when we are challenged.
  • We follow directions the first time.
Lollipop-Gram
Students and staff will be looking for all of our core values and filling out lollipop grams of gratitude when we see examples of others demonstrating one of our core values.
Empathy
  • We treat others like we would like to be treated.
  • We appreciate diversity and we are tolerant of other's differences.
Field Day/Community Appreciation
More info to come.

We have P.R.I.D.E.!

The five core values for our Look for Good Project:
  • Positivity / Politeness
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Determination
  • Empathy

Support the Project!

Our social-emotional learning committee has created a stylish long sleeve t-shirt to support the project. Buy one today!

Questions?

Please contact Ms. Addison.