Random acts of kindness for kids and families?
Add your favorite random acts of kindness for kids and families to our growing list! We're collecting lots of easy ideas for kids to make a difference at school, at home and in the community.
Small acts of kindness can go a big way toward teaching kids empathy...and performing service for others makes us feel great, too! Many of these tasks are simple enough for kids to tackle alone, and some are great for involving the whole family.
Let us know about your random acts of kindness ideas, and vote below for your favorites!
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11/12/2020
Leave a quarter in a mechanical riding toy or kiddie carousel at the grocery store/wherever one is available. Or leave your change in a vending machine.
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11/12/2020
If you have a full cart of groceries and the person behind you only has a couple of items, offer to switch spots in the check-out line.
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11/12/2020
Paint kindness rocks with encouraging words or fun designs to leave around your neighborhood.
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11/12/2020
We see these sometimes when we go for a walk around the neighborhood, and my kids love it!
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11/12/2020
Someone recently left pretty painted rocks with cute animal designs at the front door of all our neighbors’ homes and it made everyone so happy!
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11/12/2020
My kids have always been drawn to doing this, so I now try to remember to bring a plastic baggie with me on our walks so I don’t have to tell them not to touch the trash!!
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11/13/2020
Welcome a new neighbor to the block with a friendly introduction or a small gift basket/box of cookies/bottle of wine/etc.
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11/14/2020
my granddaughter makes a box and puts water cookies crackers in it puts on the steps for ups,fedex.usps,,,,so awesome
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11/14/2020
What an incredibly thoughtful gesture! The water and snacks must be so appreciated while they are out and about all day!
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11/12/2020
Keep a bin of gently used toys, books or games at home that kids are willing to part with, and offer them to friends as a gift to take home after play dates.
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