Honk If You Love Someone

Honk If You Love Someone

Someone sent me a link to this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EwYLZmkUxo

Check it out. It proves just how easy it can be to put a smile on someone’s face, change their day, and promote positive leadership. I felt compelled to try it out at our middle school. Every other Friday we have an advisory schedule. We shorten the regular class schedule by a few minutes each period and preserve an activity schedule at the end of the day.  Each certified staffulty member has a group of students that they advise.

I decided to show the YouTube video to my group of students and then give the idea a shot in front of our school. My face still hurts from laughing and smiling so much. First, we made signs similar to the ones in the YouTube video. “Honk if you love someone.” “Honk if you are happy.”  Then we headed to the front of our school. Since I saw the video several weeks ago, I made a permanent sign for a conference we had in January (below). 

It started slowly but the students were totally engaged within a few minutes. Cars, vans, and trucks were honking and smiling. One lady stopped, rolled down her window, and smiled ear to ear. She said, “I can’t honk because I’m not happy.” I said, “Then why are you smiling?” 

The kids were jumping up and down, waving, and spreading happiness. Wow! What a great idea. Make sure you watch the video then spread the smiles!

When students think about “paying it forward” or a service learning project, they may reflect upon a monetary goal. This particular event is quick, easy, and anyone can replicate it. It works! 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”  – Margaret Meade