Stories That Help Children Choose Better Words

Teaching children to pause, choose their words, and make problems better—not bigger

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Builds emotional awareness

Simple lessons

Teaches kind communication

Helping children

Memorable, camp-themed lessons

Practical tools

Kindness camp

A heartwarming children’s story that follows an elementary classroom as it transforms from chaos to compassion.

A Story That Changes How Children Speak

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Kindness doesn’t happen by accident—it’s learned, practiced, and nurtured.

Kindness Camp introduces children to simple, memorable steps they can use every day to resolve conflicts, express emotions, and treat others with care. Through relatable classroom moments and playful camp imagery, young readers learn how powerful their words can be.

Kindness camp

A heartwarming children’s story that follows an elementary classroom as it transforms from chaos to compassion.

Led by Mrs. Bloom, students learn three easy steps to solve conflicts:

Through practice, reflection, and kindness-centered activities, children discover how small choices can create big positive change.

Where do words go?

Where do words go after we speak them?

In this thoughtful and beautifully illustrated children’s story, young readers discover the powerful journey words take from our minds, to our mouths, and finally into the hearts of others.

Where Do Words Go? gently explores how the things we say can make people feel happy, included, and loved, or sometimes hurt and left out. Through relatable playground moments and warm friendships, children learn that words are not just sounds. They are powerful choices.

This engaging picture book introduces an easy three-step idea children can remember every day:

Stop. Think. Speak with purpose.

Meet Cindy Szwec

Cindy Szwec is a children’s author passionate about helping young minds navigate emotions, relationships, and everyday challenges with kindness and intention.

Her work centers on teaching children how to respond instead of react, reminding both kids and adults that we each carry responsibility for how we show up in the world—much like “carrying your own weather.”

Cindy’s storytelling blends warmth, real classroom experiences, and simple lessons that stay with children long after the final page.

Bring Kindness Camp to Your School or Classroom

Cindy offers engaging author visits designed to:

Visits can be tailored for:

What Educators & Families Are Saying

— Elementary School Teacher

“Kindness Camp gave my students language they actually use. When conflicts come up, I hear them say ‘stop and think’ before speaking. That alone has changed the tone of our classroom.”

— Parent

“As a parent, I loved how simple and clear the message is. My child understood it immediately and started using the steps at home with siblings. It’s rare to find a book that truly carries over into daily life.”

— Classroom Educator

“The camp theme makes learning kindness fun and memorable. My students didn’t feel lectured—they felt included. The story opened the door to meaningful discussions we still refer back to.”

— Caregiver

“This book helped my child realize that words can make a problem better or bigger. We now pause and talk through situations using the same language from the story.”

Ready to Start a Kindness Conversation?

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or school administrator, Kindness Camp is a tool you can use to foster empathy and positive communication.