At Lynnwood Elementary, second grade teacher Mrs. White has been inspiring her students with The Positivity Project for the past four years. Each June, her class embarks on a special culminating activity that brings the lessons of kindness, empathy, and problem-solving to life: the creation and performance of original skits based on real-life scenarios.
This year, the students were divided into three groups, each crafting a unique scenario that reflects common challenges children face — and how P2 skills can help navigate those moments with compassion and understanding. Their chosen themes? The Cafeteria, Rainy Day Recess, and Trouble in the Art Room.
The Cafeteria: More Than Just Lunch
In The Cafeteria skit, a student is teased for the lunch she brings — a moment that reflects real experiences for many kids. The performance shows how even small comments can hurt, and why it’s important to think before we speak.
The message is simple but powerful: feelings come first. By promoting empathy and kindness, the skit reminds us that school should be a place where everyone feels safe, accepted, and respected.
Rainy Day Recess 
When recess moves indoors due to rain, some students get carried away teasing a classmate. With the teacher’s involvement, the students recall lessons from their P2 discussions: words can either hurt or help, and it’s up to each person to choose kindness. The skit emphasizes the importance of recognizing when others struggle and offering support.
Trouble in the Art Room 
This scenario explores how teasing over a student’s drawing escalates feelings and leads to hurtful reactions. The students involved say they were “just joking,” but the teacher reminds everyone that joking is never funny when it hurts someone’s feelings. The skit encourages standing up for kindness and speaking out against unkind behavior.
"Mrs. White’s students approach these performances with genuine enthusiasm and thoughtful insights, showing how deeply they have absorbed the P2 lessons throughout the year. Their creativity and empathy shine on stage, leaving parents and peers with valuable reminders of the power of positivity."
Terry Keller
Terry Keller is a dedicated special education teacher at Lynnwood Elementary in Guilderland, New York. In addition to her teaching role, she serves as the Positivity Project coordinator, where she promotes positive character development among students and staff.
