Inspire your child to spread love to others all year long with these acts of kindness! Practicing kindness is a great way to bond as a family. It’s also a perfect way to teach children about the importance of compassion. As children learn how to be kind, they will spread that kindness to friends, neighbors, extended family and classmates at school. Even the smallest acts can make the world a better place! When you spread kindness, you create a brighter and better future. We hope these fun family activities will help you deliver joy and make memories together!
7 Ways for Kids to Spread Love and Kindness
Reward someone for being kind.
Pass on a kind note or word to someone who demonstrated kindness. You can make your own note or pass on a kindness token in the Mission: Love Personalized Activity Box. This immersive gift sends your child on missions to learn all about love and spread kindness! It’s the perfect way to spend a day filled with love-themed activities.
Set up a lemonade stand and donate the profits.
This is a great activity to teach children about giving back to others! Set up a lemonade stand (or hot chocolate stand, if you’re in a cold-weather climate) and donate the profits to a local charity. You could donate to an animal shelter, a shelter for families, a food bank or a childhood cancer organization.
Read a story together with family.
Share a story with a grandparent, aunt, uncle or parent. With shared reading, you form closer bonds with loved ones and make happy memories. Just spending time together is a powerful act of kindness! Share a personalized book like I Can Change The World, that shows a child how the smallest acts of kindness can make a difference. For little ones, a children’s storybook like Reasons Why I Love You celebrates all the unique reasons why the child is loved!
Take a neighbor’s dog for a walk.
If your child is a dog lover, have them volunteer to walk a neighbor’s dog (with parental supervision). This act of kindness will not only help your neighbor but spread kindness to our fur friends who will love the attention and exercise!
Bake cookies for a loved one.
Surprise a relative or friend with homemade cookies! The whole family can make a day of it, baking and decorating cookies together. Not only is this a sweet gesture but it’s also a great way to make memories with family. This simple gift is sure to brighten someone’s day and make them feel loved!
Draw a picture for your teacher.
Get crafty at home and have your child draw a picture for their teacher! This fun activity rewards the teacher for their hard work and gets your child involved in a fun, creative project.
Leave a kindness rock at the park.
Kindness rocks are those you have painted with added words or phrases. You can paint your own, and then leave them hidden at the park for others to find!
