24 Acts of Kindness to Count Down to Christmas

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24 Acts of Kindness to Count Down to Christmas

November 30, 2020

Kindness is learned, and what better way to teach it than to perform acts of kindness within your family and community! Reinforcing acts of kindness with hugs and high fives makes it even more fun! Kids of all ages can get in on the giving. Here is a list of 24 acts of kindness that you and your family can pick some from (or challenge yourself to do all 24!).

1. Write a thank you note to your favorite teacher, nurse, doctor, or other public servant
2. Choose some canned goods from the pantry to donate to a food bank
3. Choose a toy to purchase online for a child in need on Toys for Tots’ Virtual Donation Box
4. Give someone a nice compliment

5. Print and color kindness coloring pages to give away (make sure to practice signing your name!)
6. Reach out to someone who might be a little lonely and have a phone or video call
7. Help mom or dad make dinner
8. Practice saying “Please” and “Thank you”
9. Invite friends or family to a virtual dance party
10. Help a sibling or parent clean up a mess or straighten up their room
11. Read a book to sibling or parent
12. Make a sweet treat to drop on a neighbor or family member’s porch

13. Create a piggy bank to collect coins to donate to a local charity
14. Draw positive messages on the sidewalk with chalk
15. Share your favorite toy
16. Learn a joke to tell when someone needs cheered up

17. Feed the birds, either by hand or with classic DIY Bird Feeders
18. Plant a tree
19. Practice greeting people warmly by saying, “Hello, how are you?” and leaving by saying “Have a nice day!”
20. Teach someone something you know how to do
21. Give a virtual high 5 to a classmate or teacher

22. Paint and drop Kindness Rocks around your neighborhood
23. Do a chore for your sibling or parent
24. Wake up early to make breakfast for mom & dad

–Jasmine C is the Marketing Specialist of Finding Me Now Learning Center