Ways to Teach Your Kids to Pay it Forward
“To the world you man be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” ~ Dr. Seuss
When children learn how to be kind and compassionate, the benefits are far-reaching and it sets them up for success in all areas of their life. The ability to be kind, empathetic, and respectful begins at home and thankfully there are ways to make the lessons fun and meaningful.
Observed on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day has grown in popularity each year. It is celebrated by individuals, groups, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. Kids are naturally compassionate, so it’s a great idea to foster that in meaningful ways. Here are some easy and creative ways to teach your children to pay it forward and hopefully gain skills that will last a lifetime.
- Have your child collect old books they no longer read and donate them to a children’s center or local library.
- Bake cookies for or spend time with an elderly person
- Compliment a stranger
- Return the cart for someone at the store
- Take a neighbor’s dog for a walk
- Collect donations for a local animal shelter and drop if off together
- Pick up garbage in your neighbor or park
- Teach your child inclusiveness by encouraging them to play with someone new at school or in a club
- Hide a couple of small toys or painted rocks in the playground for someone to find and keep
- Feed the birds together
- Clean your room without being asked
- High five a friend who gave the correct answer at school
- Make sandwiches for a local shelter and deliver them together
- Collect toiletries for service members and create cards together
- Give someone a hug
- Help make dinner
- Buy someone your favorite book
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