1/31/2024 0 Comments Random acts of kindness![]() Share a toy or treat with a sibling or loved one.Ĥ9. ![]() Call a loved one for no reason in particular-just to say hi.Ĥ8. Leave a kind comment on a loved one’s social media profile, like your favorite memory together or what you like about them.Ĥ7. ![]() Donate any extra canned food to a food bank.Ĥ6. Print out this coloring page from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for your little one to color in and give to a loved one.Ĥ5. If you can, buy school supplies or books for your child’s teacher.Ĥ4. Learn how to finger knit and make someone a scarf.Ĥ3. Volunteer at your local animal shelter or other nonprofit organization.Ĥ2. Help a family member with a chore around the house before they ask.Ĥ1. The next time you see someone struggling to carry their groceries, lend a hand.Ĥ0. Put all phones away for an hour and give your loved ones your full attention.ģ9. Help your neighbor with their yard work, like mowing the lawn or shoveling the driveway.ģ8. Build a Little Free Library for people in your neighborhood to share books that they love.ģ7. Hold the door open for someone while running errands.ģ6. Tell a joke to someone and make them laugh.ģ5. Donate blankets, clothes, or other essential supplies to a homeless shelter.ģ4. Thank your child’s teacher for their advice and support through the school year.ģ3. Make and deliver treats to someone in your neighborhood who is going through a hard time.ģ2. Buy some pre-wrapped treats and deliver them to local healthcare workers (Note: call ahead first to make sure this is allowed).ģ1. Donate or raise awareness for a charity that helps a cause you’re passionate about.ģ0. Leave some spare change in a vending machine with a note so the next person who uses it can get a treat on the house.Ģ9. Pick up trash around your neighborhood or a nearby park.Ģ8. Take your pet (or your neighbor’s pet) for a walk around their favorite park.Ģ7. When you’re overwhelmed, remember to be kind to yourself and recognize that it’s okay to be stressed or afraid during uncertain times.Ģ6. If you have a favorite restaurant or small business, leave a positive review online to help them out.Ģ5. If you don’t have any flowers on hand, make some origami flowers to share.Ģ4. Send someone flowers from a store or (even better) freshly picked from your yard.Ģ3. Send a care package to someone you miss.Ģ2. Forgive someone who you’ve been struggling with for a while-if not to be kind to them, then to be kind to yourself.Ģ1. While making dinner, double your recipe (if you can) and send a meal to someone in need.Ģ0. Place sticky notes with encouraging words in places for strangers or loved ones to find them.ġ9. Ask a loved one how their day went, and if they’re struggling, find ways to help.ġ8. If you’re in line at the grocery store and have some extra time, let someone else go in front of you.ġ7. Write a note to someone you care about with the top reasons you love them.ġ6. Help a loved one with something they’ve been struggling to complete, like homework or a big project.ġ5. It’s important to have compassion for yourself, too! Make time for one act of self-care each day, like going on a walk or eating a nutritious meal.ġ3. If you can afford it and are comfortable doing so, tip a waiter or waitress more than you usually would while eating at a restaurant.ġ2. Make a simple bird feeder and hang it outdoors for local wildlife to enjoy.ġ1. Gather up any recyclable items like plastic or paper you have sitting around and take them to a recycling plant to treat the earth kindly.ġ0. If you have old clothes or toys you can do without, donate them to charity.ĩ. Leave some treats or a small gift on a neighbor’s doorstep.Ĩ. Put a whiteboard or some poster board out in your home for family members to write nice messages for each other.ħ. Send a card in the mail to someone you miss.Ħ. Smile or give a friendly nod at a stranger you see while on a walk or doing errands.ĥ. Compliment a loved one in the morning to make their day bright as it starts.Ĥ. Write an encouraging note with sidewalk chalk outside to brighten the day of people who pass by.ģ. Check in with a friend or family member you haven’t heard from in a while to make sure they’re doing well.Ģ. Look through the list, and, if you can think of someone who might appreciate one of the ideas, make it your next project to brighten that person’s day!ġ. Many of the crafts we’ve listed can be made from items that you may already have around the house. If you’re looking for ways to lift others up and show kindness as a family, try these 52 random acts of kindness-one for each week of the year. Practicing random acts of kindness can help children learn empathy and gratitude for the people in their lives. ![]() Every day can be an opportunity to show your loved ones that you care in ways both big and small.
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