20 Ways To Be Kind

How can you be more kind?  Check out these 20 ways to be kind, and try a few this week!

• Smile and say “hi” to other kids
• Hold the door open for someone behind you
• Use manners without being reminded
• Include others to join in by asking “do you want to play with us?”
• Share or take turns
• Stand up for your friends when they need it
• Help out before you’re asked to help
• Check on a friend who’s sad or hurt
• Offer a sincere apology when needed
• Write a note or card or picture
• Play a game everyone can play
• Ask a friend what they want to do
• Listen to your friends’ words when they ask you to stop
• Avoid secrets and whispering
• Don’t talk about parties or playdates in front of people who are not invited
• Let others go first
• Use kind words – no teasing or name-calling
• Pick up trash when you see it
• Offer someone a compliment
• Do a sibling’s chore “just because”