5 WAYS TO TEACH CHILDREN KINDNESS

5 Ways to Teach Children Kindness

We need to teach the children in the world today the importance of kindness. Teach them they have the power to make the world a better place with simple Random Acts of Kindness. You never know what someone else is going through and something little could make a huge difference in their day! This is a great way to teach children that it feels good to do for others. It isn’t completely unselfish, you will find it gives you pep in your step. Sometimes it is hard to teach children about this so here are 5 Random Acts of  Kindness that you can do with your children:

• Ding Dong Ditch – This one is fun for the kids and adults. Make a card (or note) and add a few favorite items then put it on a friend’s, acquaintance’s, neighbor’s, or just a random door step and ding dong ditch (not late at night of course!). The thrill of doing something nice and being sneaky is irresistible for children.

• Offer Help – If someone drops something have your kiddo pick it up for them. Or is you see someone struggling help them and make sure you tell your child why you did it.
  Leave a Random Note or picture – Let them think of someone they love or respect and make them a special note. You can leave it on a car, under a pillow, or in the mail box. We like to leave a note now and then for the mail person.

• Give – This can be as simple as giving a homeless person a snack. Or have them pick some toys or clothes to donate to children in need. Find a local charity in the area or a church with a child care area who could benefit. This one is a double winner because they learn kindness and to help the less fortunate.

• Pick up trash – Clean up your street, school yard, or church by picking up trash. Make sure you wear gloves and the children will learn the importance of kindness, community, and not littering.

These random acts of kindness are fun and teach a new level of empathy. Talk to your children about why you are doing it and how the other person must feel as well as how they feel doing it. You can also point out the positive impact they are having on the world and that kindness is contagious. Ask them if they can think of any Random Acts of Kindness they would like to do. Please share their ideas and reactions in the comments ! I can’t wait to hear new ideas and how much they liked these activities.