Second chances - There is a girl in my daughter's class that beats to her own drum, let's call her Samantha.
Sam is neurodivergent and her actions have often scared and even offended other kids in the class. The girls will start to let her in, share a secret and to spite them she will deliberately share their secrets openly. It's sometimes hard for 10 year olds to understand that all brains are not created the same, that different kids have different impulses. Most have sorta of given up, let her do her own thing but just keep their distance out of protection. Trust has been broken many times over.

Another girl in the class, let's call her Jessica, one of the most well liked girls, keeps moving in, keeping her heart open, welcoming her in, befriending her again and again. Bringing her back into the group. And when the others see her acts of kindness, they welcome her back.
Inevitably there is another rupture, this popular girl just keeps forgiving and modeling what repair can look like.

We all need a friend like Jessica, especially when we act in ways that society deems unlikable.

My daughter and I arrived home after a long hard day to find two art books, two pair art scissors and a note reading
"Hi. I am moving. You and your family seem like the creative type.
I thought you might enjoy this book (and maybe this one too-- on the second book).
A Neighbor."

How lovely to be thought of, to be seen, to be recognized, for our creativity and taking that extra moment to write a note and leave on our front porch. With no need or desire for recognition or gratitude.
Beautiful random act of kindness, that has inspired us to start doing this. Finding little treasures around our house, writing a thoughtful note and leaving it for someone. For the sole purpose to brighten someone else's day