Holding doors open for people behind you, picking up litter, thanking people… these acts of kindness seem very . But students at James Middle School know that such small acts make the world a better place.
Eighth-graders from James Middle School, took part in the Random Acts of Kindness WeekMarch 31 to April 4. During the week, they tried their best to do kind things for others. Celeste Murray, an English teacher at the school, started the activity. Since she was little, she has always tried to do small acts of kindness in her daily life. "I believe the world isby small things," she told the newspaperThe Daily Times. Over the week, to her surprise, Murray alsogreat changes in her class.
Before that, she always needed to ask herto push the chairs in or turn off the lights before they leave the classroom. Now, the students do those things by. "The teachers have a lot of work," Said Jordon, one of Murray's students. He learned to care more about others. Eliza, student, gave out more praises（赞扬） to others. "It makes them feel happy and successful," she said. The activity made students feel that they can make a difference. Hailey decides to continue to do at least one act of kindness every week, busy she is. She believes her acts could encourage others.
