Imagine having a crappy day and walking into the bathroom to find a caring note on the mirror. You’d probably be quite surprised to see it there but also experience a warm glow inside that would make you smile! When children write their positive post it notes, ask them to think about the nice things people…
Teaching kids to have empathy helps them connect with others. It’s a skill they’ll use throughout their life that will enhance every relationship they have. This week’s challenge asks them to find out how someone is feeling and to really pay attention by listening intently and looking them in the eye. It will let someone important…
Many children spend far too little time in the kitchen but learning to cook is something every child should learn at some point. This week’s act of kindness not only challenges them to create but also gives them valuable time connecting with someone in their family. Haven’t joined yet? Here’s how to participate Step 1…
Most people in a household have daily or weekly chores of which others are often quite unaware of. They just seem to happen and no-one really notices. This act of kindness gets children to think about the tasks each person has and the impact it has on them and the family. The aim of doing a…
Giving a compliment isn’t always something that comes naturally. Learning to do it helps kids to get outside of their own head to think about other people and their feelings. It helps them to reflect on positive attributes of people and makes the recipient of the compliment feel worthy, valued and loved. Writing compliments in a…
It’s been and continues to be a confronting time with COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter rallies. We’ve seen some appalling behavior but also some of the most beautiful acts of kindness as people come together to support one another. In light of this difficult time, it’s important that students are encouraged to participate in acts…
My daughter was 13. We were on holiday in Santa Monica and were out shopping. There was an airline giving away snacks they serve with drinks as a gimmick. I saw she’d collected loads in her bag. As we walked back to the parking lot she handed them to the homeless people on the benches.
I work at a grocery store. Last week I was sanitizing all the carts and a gentleman walked up to me thanked me for my hard work and said God bless you. I said thank you and God bless you too.
We are in our 80’s and were at the store. I had a large milk for my husband and had a fat-free for me. The cashier said I could only have one (because of COVID) and had to choose so I chose the one for my husband and continued to put stuff on the counter. A…
My neighbor overheard me crying outside to my mum today because I’m struggling right now. I’ve been let off from my main job, have to move house in less than two weeks, and I genuinely had a moment of feeling helpless and sorry for myself.
I had shoulder surgery which ended up being more severe than it was expected to be. Two days later heading home, we got stuck in traffic on the way to the airport so my partner and I weren’t able to be seated together, only across the aisle from each other.
Just had the nicest thing happen. I went down the street to go for a quick walk and to get some essentials from some of the local small businesses. I passed the florist on the main street and decided that a bunch of flowers in my house might brighten up the isolation.