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There’s something special about seeing the world through the eyes of a kindergartener — especially when the topic is something as big as love.

Recently, students in a Blue Star Elementary kindergarten classroom had the opportunity to be interviewed by Riley Mack from WZZM 13 in Grand Rapids. A small advice booth — inspired by the classic comic strip stand — was rolled into the room, and our youngest Hawkeyes were invited to step up and share their thoughts on life’s big questions.

What followed was thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly profound.

When asked what love means, the room grew quiet for a moment as little minds worked through a big concept. After some serious thinking (and a few chin rubs), the answers began to flow. Love, they explained, looks like helping someone when they fall down. It means being a friend to someone who feels alone. It’s sharing what you have — even when it’s one of your favorite stuffed animals. It’s doing something kind, even if you don’t always feel like it.

For some, love was practical. You give hugs. You give gifts. If you really love someone, maybe you give them something big they’ve always wanted. Others had more creative ideas — flowers, vacations, and, in one detailed plan, hundreds of pieces of chocolate carefully packed in a tote big enough to carry them all.

When the conversation turned to advice, our kindergarteners once again didn’t disappoint. They talked about loyalty — promising to stay friends forever. They spoke about learning what love looks like by watching their parents. They even thoughtfully pointed out that love can last a lifetime… as long as people are around to share it.

Perhaps the most heartwarming moments came when students were asked who they love. The answers were beautifully simple: moms and dads, siblings (even the ones who can be “more nice than mean”), friends, and even their school. One student confidently shared, “I love this school. I like reading.” That pride says everything about the environment being built at Blue Star Elementary.

At Hamilton Community Schools, we talk often about preparing students for their future — academically, socially, and emotionally. Moments like this remind us that our youngest learners are already developing the empathy, compassion, and confidence that will guide them far beyond the classroom walls.

We’re grateful to WZZM 13 for highlighting the voices of our students and for capturing such an authentic glimpse into the hearts of our Blue Star kindergarteners. Their honesty reminds us that while adults may sometimes complicate love, children understand its foundation clearly: kindness, friendship, generosity, and showing up for one another.

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