Milwaukee students get a lesson on kindness through music and dance

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- If healthy habits are built early on, Be Kind Creative Director Akellz has made it his goal to spread the word. 

“Be fit, be healthy, be kind," he said, addressing students at Lowell Elementary School. 

Akellz and the Be Kind company travels to schools nationwide to teach kids healthy habits. 

“We want to position students to be kind on their own versus waiting for an adult to be in the room, so that’s why we say intentional, and do what you can no matter what age you are," said Akellz.

Students at Lowell Elementary got a lesson in kindness through dance, music, and skits. Elementary school counselor Rachelle Nisleit says it's important for students at an early age to learn lessons in an engaging way. 

“They really flourish when they can hear it and they can repeat it back," said Nisleit. 

She says this is a lesson that doesn't end when the Be Kind company leaves. 

“Kindness is something that is taught every day," said Nisleit.

Akellz says being a part of an important lesson while getting to put on a show is his favorite part of the nonprofit. 

“When we look and sound like their older brother or sister, the more inclined they are to take that message," said Akellz.