Kind-Tac-Toe

• Safety: Allow enough space to move freely and minimize collisions. Determine boundaries that are a safe distance from obstacles and walls.
• Ensure equipment and materials are properly cleaned. 
• Determine how you will group learners, using best practice guidelines from Effective Strategies for Grouping Learners.
• Set up 3x3 tic-tac-toe board on the ground with hula hoops 
• Be prepared to demonstrate fitBoost activity and fitFlow yoga.

Begin with a fitBoost.

Say: We are going to play a game of "Mingle" to help us learn about compliments. (Refer to the It's Complimentary printable for guidance and practice on giving sincere compliment.)

1. I will play music, and you are to move around without bumping into one another. When you are close to another person, look them in the eye, smile, and say, “hello.” 
   
   
2. When the music stops, find someone near you and point your feet toe-to-toe. Partners greet one another. They may say “Hello _____” (person's name), then high-five hand slap, elbow bump, or fist bump. You may opt for touchless greetings such as a wave, smile, wink, head nod, or foot tap. 
   
   
3. One partner (designate which one, such as the partner whose birthday is closest, or pick a color) gives the other a kind compliment starting with “I like the way you _____,” or “I think you are really good at _____,” or “You are _____” (a fun person to hang out with, kind to other people, a good leader, etc.) Encourage compliments that are not based upon appearance. 
   
   
4. The partner receiving the compliment looks at the person, smiles, and says, “Thank you.” 
   
   
5. Each time the music starts, mingle and find a new partner to compliment. (Repeat as time allows, then have partners sit as you transition to the Educate section.) 

A compliment is when you congratulate or praise someone. Compliments are always kind. The best compliments are sincere, meaning they are honest and true, not false. Giving and receiving compliments creates feelings like happiness, joy, and gratefulness—for yourself and others. Some compliment starters include: 

• I like the way you... 
• I think you are good at... 
• You are a great... 
• You are amazing at... 
• I like how you... 
• Thank you for... 
• You were a good friend when you... 
• It was nice of you to... 
• I noticed you worked really hard at... 
• You showed kindness when you... 

The most important thing to know is that giving and receiving sincere compliments will inspire happiness while supporting others!

Today we are going to play a game called “Kind-Tac-Toe” to practice giving and receiving compliments. 

1. Partner learners.
   
   
2. Select a fitFlow card and work in partners to complete the poses.
   
   
3. While the learners are stretching talk about compliments:

• How did it feel to give a compliment?
• How did it feel to receive a compliment?
  
  

4. Assess understanding with the following questions:
   
   Q: What was our lesson about today?
   A: Giving and receiving compliments.
   
   Q: What makes a compliment sincere?
   A: Sincere compliments are kind, honest, and true, not false.
   
   Q: How do you give a compliment?
   A: Look at the person, tell them something kind, honest, and true.
   
   Q: How do you receive a compliment?
   A: Look at the person. Smile and say, “Thank you.” You can always return a compliment!

In addition to giving complements, kids can practice additional acts of kindness with the It’s Cool to Be Kind activity.

Share an example of a compliment you can give another person.