Ethan touched so many people through his everyday actions, whether it was to help a friend in need, be the first to congratulate a peer on their success, create a smile for a stranger or encourage or motivate a friend to achieve a goal they set for themselves.
By spreading kindness and happiness, The E Pledge becomes a powerful tool for students to learn and teach about the far-reaching impact of their actions and the importance of being responsible and compassionate human beings. Kindness knows no boundaries and can be a force for positive change at any level. At his core, Ethan knew that everything begins with kindness and that, no matter the scenario, the true measure of a human being wasn’t how much he/she had but, rather, how much he/she gave.
We started The E Pledge as a way to improve the world the way Ethan would. Through his actions, Ethan realized at a young age that kindness was the key to happiness.
Give Encouragement to a Classmate
Offer To Take A Neighbor’s Dog Out For A Walk
Invite Someone New To Sit With You At Lunch
Create A Kindness Wall: Create A Physical Or Virtual “Kindness Wall” Where Students Can Post Notes Or Messages About Kind Acts They’ve Done Or Witnessed.
Share Compliment Cards: Create Compliment Cards That Students Can Hand Out To Their Peers, Teachers, Or Even Strangers.
Community Service Pledge: Get Your Community Involved And Show Us How To Spread Kindness