Kid President Pep Talk
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Posts tagged with “inspiring”
Inspiring Fifth Graders Rally Around a Bullied Boy with Special Needs
If all the stories of vicious bullying have left you fearing for humanity, take a couple of minutes to hear from five inspiring boys who took a peer with special needs under their wing and made him part of their gang.
60-Year-Old Hip Hop Dancer Performs to Uptown Funk
I’ve been guilty of thinking there are certain things I may be too old to do—things I formerly loved and things I’ve always wanted to try. Sixty-year-old teacher Shirley Clements holds no such belief.
To celebrate her upcoming retirement, she joined her students in an epic dance routine to Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk,” starting with a rap and ending with a move many of her younger counterparts likely wouldn’t try. I don’t know what’s more impressive—the choreography or her vibrant spirit!
I Like Being 98: An Inspiring Message from a Beautiful Woman
Evelyn may be 98, but she refuses to be seen as useless, and she won’t let that stop her from being there for the people who need her.
Inspiring 8-Year Old Amputee Dances Her Heart Out
Alissa Sizemore has loved dancing since she was four years old, and nothing could take that passion away from her—not even being hit by a UPS truck and losing one of her legs below the knee.
In her first performance since the accident, she danced to “Try” by Colbie Caillat, a song about embracing yourself as you are. I found this video on Hooplaha, and as the writer predicted, it moved me to tears.
Little Girl Brings Police Officers to Tears
Many young kids idolize singers, reality stars, and others in the limelight, but not this wise ten-year-old girl from Texas. Savannah reserves her admiration for the dedicated police officers that work to keep their communities safe, and she decided to show her appreciation by delivering hand-written thank you cards, bursting with love and encouragement.
Love Has No Labels
We are all human, and we all love alike. Love has no race, no age, and no gender. If you love this beautiful little video as much as I do, visit lovehasnolabels.com to learn more about the Love Has No Labels campaign.
Positive Post-It Day
Some people fight fire with fire, others douse it in love. That’s what Caitlin Prater-Haacke chose to do in the face of online bullying, by posting positive post-it notes around her school. And her positivity is spreading far beyond the halls.
50 People, 1 Question
If you could change one thing about your body, what would it be? Fifty people answered that question, and the answers after the two-minute mark really make you think.
Light Up Your Life
This cute stop motion video offers a powerful reminder about finding the light when the world feels dark.
A Big Surprise for an Elderly Woman with a Big Heart
Think tiny gestures can’t make a big difference? Tinney disagrees. Every day, she greets students who pass her home with a smile and a wave. In this heartwarming video, they give something back to show their appreciation.
An Inspiring Pep Talk from a 5th Grade Girl from Kenya
Need a boost of motivation? Eunice, a fifth grade student at the Kibera School for Girls in Kenya, offers an empowering, encouraging message.
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