The Acting Kindly @School card game teaches young people cooperation, collaboration & joys of being nice. 
Acting Kindly @School
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Gregory Scott Acuna
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70+ Goa schools get Acting Kindly @School
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Dear Supporters...
On February 11th in cooperation with the Goa Directorate of Education we held an event at SCERT (State Council of Educational, Research and Training) with both the IT Minister and the Director of Education attending to show support. Teachers from over 70 English medium middle schools came for a four hour training session where they learned about the game, how to use it for maximum impact and then played it so they would be able to go back to their schools to train the rest of the teachers. Each school received an Acting Kindly @School Classroom Pack most of which had been donated by many of you through the Ketto campaign!
The teachers were tremendously excited by the concept and supportive. They embraced the idea of needing help to overcoming behavioral problems including bullying. There were those who showed concern that the heads of their schools wouldn't give them time to play the game, but Director of SCERT Mr. Nagaraj Honnekeri assured them that the government would be sending out a circular mandating the game be used.
The other big news was the IT Minister Mr. Rohan Khaunte speaking about the need to support an education startup like ours and was quoted the next day in a Times of India article about startups in Goa.
I know it has taken quite some time to finally distribute the "Donor Packs" from all our wonderful contributors, but this is the first big step to start getting the game out to schools around the country. We still need your assistance and if you know if any schools who might be interested in getting the game please contact me or have them visit our website to purchase it directly: http://www.planetearthlings.org/buy-in-india/
Here's a pic with the Goa IT Minister and Director of SCERT.
I want to say a huge THANK-YOU to all of you who have supported and are still supporting the Planet Earthlings project. It hasn't been easy, but we're making progress and I feel 2019 will be our biggest year yet. It sure would be nice to hear from you all. Do drop me a note when you can. Also, sign up on our website to stay better in touch with the project.
Best wishes,
GregDid you know that every FB share gets 1 more donation.
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Long Time...Lot's Happening!
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Dear Acting Kindly @School Supporters...
A lot has happened in the past months including a great trip to the US where people loved the game, releasing a cool augmented reality app called "Kindness Aliens," getting ready for a Kickstarter campaign for the original Acting Kindly and arranging distribution of Classroom Packs to 77 government schools here in Goa. Let me catch you up...
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The Pollination Project chose me to be part of their Global Kindness Initiative to give out quite a few $1,000 grants to Kindness projects around the world. They paid for me to join my other three teammates in California for a meeting in July. Decided to spend 10 week in the US making contacts and getting feedback about Acting Kindly @School. The response was phenomenal. People loved the game and happy to have something so full of hope. The best news is that several US states have adopted a Social and Emotional Learning curriculum which our game fits perfectly. Hope next year to be marketing it there.
Kindness Aliens App
We recently released a fun little Augmented Reality app called "Kindness Aliens" for both Android and iOS. The app brings our aliens into the real world using the back of the Acting Kindly cards. You can choose between eight aliens, move the around, change how they dance and then take photos or videos to share on social media. PLEASE get it on the Play Store or App Store, share some great stuff and tell others. It's a fun way to promote the project! Acting Kindly Kickstart...Next Year!
We're going to do a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the original Acting Kindly game which can be played by families, friends, schools or at work. This will be the big opportunity to introduce the game globally. We've produced a really fun video. You can watch it and signup on our website so you can get all our updates at: http://www.planetearthlings.org/acting-kindly-kickstarter-promo-video/
Acting Kindly @School - Donor Packs
During the Ketto campaign we had almost 70 Classroom Packs donated. It's taken quite some time and effort, but after some great meetings various parts of the Government of Goa we have made arrangements to give the game to all 77 English medium Middle Schools. The image is the 77 packs all lined up and ready in our office. Waiting for the final date, but we hope to have a training session for teachers for all the schools soon. That means the game can start having impact on tens of thousands of students in the not so distant future.Wrapping Up...
I'm happy we continue to make progress. The project has been selected to be part of the 91springboard Open House this week and next week I'll be speaking at the biggest game developer conference of the year which is in Hyderabad. There have been some real challenges including difficulties with the printer in Mumbai which have drained my energy and gotten in the way of selling the game. Still, pushing forward and have high hopes for the future.
Do let me know if you have any questions, ideas of connections to help. You can always write me directly at: greg@planetearthlings.org.
Best wishes,
Greg
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We recently released a fun little Augmented Reality app called "Kindness Aliens" for both Android and iOS. The app brings our aliens into the real world using the back of the Acting Kindly cards. You can choose between eight aliens, move the around, change how they dance and then take photos or videos to share on social media. PLEASE get it on the Play Store or App Store, share some great stuff and tell others. It's a fun way to promote the project! 
During the Ketto campaign we had almost 70 Classroom Packs donated. It's taken quite some time and effort, but after some great meetings various parts of the Government of Goa we have made arrangements to give the game to all 77 English medium Middle Schools. The image is the 77 packs all lined up and ready in our office. Waiting for the final date, but we hope to have a training session for teachers for all the schools soon. That means the game can start having impact on tens of thousands of students in the not so distant future.Read previous updates
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Acting Kindly @School - gets players to practice random acts of kindness and playful deeds to spread joy, create new friendships and foster a cooperative atmosphere more conducive to high quality learning. It’s fun, creative and thoughtful, with teammates switching teams to break down barriers and promote wide spread camaraderie. Best of all…in the end…everyone wins!
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Home Pack
Get two “Acting Kindly @School” decks in separate tuckboxes to play the game with family or friends. Ships only in India.
37 backers
Estimated Delivery: May 2018
Small Class Pack
Get six “Acting Kindly @School” decks in tuckboxes for up to 12 players to play at one time. Also get the PDF version of our booklet with game play, study and curriculum suggestions to get the most out of the game. Ships only in India.
8 backers
Estimated Delivery: May 2018
DONOR: Classroom Pack
We'll donate a "Classroom Pack" in your name or name of your organization to a low-income school in India. Includes 15 "Acting Kindly @School Decks" in tuckboxes, packed in sliding drawer box with suggestion booklet for game play and study. 30 players can play at once. Great for classroom activity. Can be passed around school.
14 backers
Estimated Delivery: May 2018
Classroom Pack
15 "Acting Kindly @School Decks" in tuckboxes, packed in a sliding drawer box with suggestion booklet for game play, study and curriculum. This pack is for up to 30 players to play at once. Great for classroom activities and can be passed around school. Ships only in India.
2 backers
Estimated Delivery: May 2018
Two Classroom Packs
Get two Classroom Packs at a discount. Each has 15 “Acting Kindly @School” Decks in tuckboxes, packed into a beautiful sliding drawer box and includes booklet with suggestions for game play, study and curriculum. For up to 60 players to play at once. Great for big schools. Ships only in India.
10 backers
Estimated Delivery: May 2018
DONOR: Goa School Training Pack
We will donate in your name or the name of your organization a day long training of teachers/students to a low-income school in Goa and two classroom packs with 15 decks each for up to 60 players to play at once. All packed in a sliding drawer box with a booklet for game play and study suggestions.
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5 backers
Estimated Delivery: May 2018
DONOR: Ten Classroom Packs
We'll donate TEN "Classroom Packs" in your name or the name of your organization to TEN low-income school in India. Each pack has 15 "Acting Kindly @School Decks" in tuckboxes, packed in sliding drawer box with suggestion booklet for game play & study. 30 players can play at once. Great classroom activity. Can be passed around school.
Estimated Delivery: May 2018
Training Pack for Indian Metro
Someone will come for a day to school of your choice in any Class A Indian metro to train teachers/students in playing Acting Kindly @School. Also get two classroom packs with 15 decks each for up to 60 players to play at once. We'll also create a small video at your school and feature it on the Planet Earthlings website.
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Estimated Delivery: May 2018
