This story illustrates the ripple effect of an act of kindness as Mary, "an ordinary kid," does one good deed that multiplies into many acts of kindness. Students examine the effects of Mary's act of kindness and consider what constitutes an act of kindness and the impact of a kind act when the recipient "pays it forward." Students then demonstrate their understanding of the concept of kindness by generating acts of kindness in their classroom and in the community. Ethical Consideration: Kindness, Perpetuating kindness.

Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed is written by Emily Pearson. Grade level: 1+.