STUDENT WORKSHOPS | Randy McNeely

Kindness Heroes in Action!

In this workshop, Randy McNeely, Captain Kindman, guides K–6 students through hands-on activities to become Kindness Heroes. Students practice seeing, thinking, feeling, listening, and acting with courageous kindness, while creating plans and reflecting on their impact.

Learning Objectives

Practice the Courageous Kindness Shift in concrete ways.
Apply ICA to identify, clarify, and amplify kind behaviors.
Reflect on personal experiences giving and receiving kindness.

Expected Outcomes

Complete at least one action plan to practice kindness.
Demonstrate the five steps of the Courageous Kindness Shift.
Share reflections and experiences with peers.

Key Takeaways

Kindness can be intentional and impactful.
Practicing courageous kindness builds confidence and friendships.
Reflection strengthens habits of kindness.

SEL Alignment (CASEL)

Self-Management: Goal-setting through acts of kindness.
Relationship Skills: Cooperation and communication.
Social Awareness: Recognize emotions and perspectives.

Randy McNeely - Captain Kindman

“What does it take to be a superhero every day?

Simply this:

GIVE KINDNESS AWAY.”

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Courageous Kindness: Peer Power in Action

In this interactive workshop, Randy McNeely, Captain Kindman, guides students in grades 7–12 through practical exercises to apply courageous kindness. Students learn to identify opportunities, clarify steps, and amplify kindness initiatives to positively influence their school culture.

Learning Objectives

Apply the Courageous Kindness Shift to real-life scenarios.
Use ICA and Kindness Givers’ Formula to plan kindness initiatives.
Develop collaborative strategies for positive peer influence.

Expected Outcomes

Students commit to one courageous kindness action.
Teens understand kindness as strength, not weakness.
Schools foster a culture of positive peer influence.

Key Takeaways

Courageous kindness can reshape school culture.
Collaboration strengthens kindness initiatives.
Reflection solidifies positive habits.

SEL Alignment (CASEL)

Self-Management: Goal-setting for intentional kindness.
Relationship Skills: Team collaboration and influence.
Social Awareness: Empathy and perspective-taking.

Randy McNeely - Captain Kindman

“It takes great strength and

courage to choose to be kind in a

situation where our natural

inclination makes it so easy to

choose anger."

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Kindness as Leadership

Randy McNeely, Captain Kindman, equips teens to use courageous kindness as a tool for influence and leadership. Through role-play, discussion, and the ICA Method + Kindness Givers’ Formula, students learn how kindness can create ripples of change, even when it takes courage to act.

Learning Objectives

Identify challenges where kindness requires courage.
Clarify practical responses to tough social situations.
Amplify the impact of kind choices across peer groups.

Expected Outcomes

Students commit to one courageous kindness action.
Teens understand kindness as strength, not weakness.
Schools foster a culture of positive peer influence.

SEL Alignment (CASEL)
Promotes self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills by applying kindness in real-world scenarios.