Preparing Kids for Back-to-School Kindness
Think back to the time when you were in elementary or middle school. As adults, many of us don’t remember the specifics of the day, or the lessons we learned, but we do remember how people made us feel. That is why at Doing Good Together, we believe it is so important to give kids the tools they need to help them offer kindness to others, learn empathy, and ultimately build an inclusive community. Kids aren’t born with all these skills– we have to nurture them to grow kindness, build empathy and care for the common good. Join me in helping our kids to engage in kindness this upcoming school year.
With gratitude,
—MiaLisa Millares, Executive Director
Read about Kindness. Read about the science of kindness and how to engage your child in kindness as well as the benefits of kindness in their life.
Create a Kindness Fortune Teller.Create a kindness fortune teller with this twist on a classic kids game. What a fun way to make kindness a game that kids can practice on their own.
Add a Family Kindness Routine. Try some new ideas to engage your child in kindness at home. Incorporate one or more of these into your daily routine.
Back to school Kindness Challenge. Take some time to complete the Back-to-School Kindness Challenge and engage in compassion, reflection and thoughtful acts of kindness this school year.
Cradles to Crayons. This is a great time to gather items that would be useful to children starting school, like gently used clothing and supplies. This incredible organization helps sort the items and provide things that meet the needs of families and children.
Volunteer Listings.Are you looking for more opportunities in your area to volunteer with your kids? Check out our free volunteer listings. We create a list with a variety of opportunities that can meet many needs. Simply subscribe to the list and receive a free monthly email that details a number of different opportunities for giving back in your community.
CONVERSATIONS
Kids usually find it easier to engage in conversations than adults! But shy kids may need some help to get started. Here are some questions the kids can ask to engage in kind conversations at the start of school.
Can I sit with you?
What are you reading?
Can I help you?
Will you build something with me?
Can we be on the same team?
Come play with us?
Will you help me color?
Check out our new Summer Kindness booklist!
INSPIRATION
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." —Dalai Lama