The "Take What You Need" Sheet

--by kidzfirst, posted May 25, 2013

Last week I made a tear-away sheet for the staff at my school. I secretly hung it up for teachers to take what they need by way of the tear-off slips - strength, courage, patience, understanding, etc.

The principal asked for digital copy and shared it with the other principals in the county!

Today I was at my daughter's weekly softball practice. There was the usual questioning of what kindness acts I had done during the week since I'd last seen them. Then one of the moms said she had thought of me earlier when she was at her daughter's school. Walking by the teachers' lounge she had noticed a tear-off sheet just like I had described to her. She was excited to see that two "needs" had been torn off and she couldn't wait to share that with me.

A perfect example of the "ripple effect." From me to my colleagues, from my school to another school, to unknown teachers who may then share the kindness with others because of what they've taken from the sheet to make it a good day.

Yeah!

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Posted by kidzfirst
May 25, 2013
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HawkFan wrote: Love the idea. I too would like a copy of the sheet to use. Thank you!

Laura wrote: I love this idea and am a clinical therapist. Is there a way i can receive a digital copy to share with my clients?
Thanks

Laura wrote: I love this idea and am a clinical therapist is there a way i can receive the digital copy so i can pass this along to my clients and co-workers? Thanks

Brig North wrote: My daughter created, designed, and tacked the six original "take what you need" posters to light poles at ut austin two years ago. Since that time, the idea has taken off, not only in austin, but literally around the world. The fact that people are still passing this on, and are deriving courage, comfort, and peace from it heartens her no end. Good luck with your project! Go ahead, take what you need!

kidzfirst wrote: Many requests for the sheet - if you send me a private post with your email, i'm happy to forward my copy your way.

Shelly wrote: Brilliant! Would you share with me so i may bless my staff?

Karen wrote: I would like to make a similar sheet for my students to tear!

niececatz wrote: I have no idea how to message you for the sheet, but would love one! What a great idea!

bubblehugfairy wrote: What a lovely idea; so simple, yet so meaningful! I've seen take what you need sheets with love, smile, hug listed as well. Hugs from my lil heart to yours! ,kristin

Twinkle wrote: Simply beautiful kidzfirst - (((hug)))

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