Saturday, February 21, 2009

The A to Z's of Kindness

Here is a list of 26 acts of kindness. This is the list I used in the presentation to the students at my school.

This list is only a start – be creative! Then let us know what YOU did to spread kindness!

A - Ask someone new to play with you.
B - Be kind -- share your toys.
C - Clean your room and surprise your parents!
D - Donate books, toys, or clothes to a charity
E - Encourage a friend. Make them feel good about themselves.
F - Help fold the laundry.
G - Give an unexpected gift.
H - Help a friend or adult.
I - Invite someone new over.
J - Spread joy -- smile, wave, and say 'thank you'.
K - Keep our school and our world clean.
L - Leave something nice for a classmate or family member.
M - Make a new friend.
N - Write a cheerful note to an adult or friend.
O - Offer to help with the dishes.
P - Do something special with your pet, like brushing them, playing
with them, or talking them for a walk.
Q - Be a quiet listener for someone who needs to talk.
R - Read a book to a younger brother or sister.
S - Surprise someone with a compliment.
T - Teach a friend one of your favorite songs.
U - Use the phone and call your grandparents (or relatives) and tell
them about your day.
V - Volunteer to do a job you don't usually like to do.
W - Write a letter or card to someone and send it in the mail.
X - eXplain how to play a game so others can join in.
Y - Help clean up a yard, shovel snow, rake leaves, or pick up litter.
Z - Zip a younger child's jacket.

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