Raise a Cup of Kindness!

Kindness is Contagious...Catch it!

When one person performs acts of kindness toward another, they both win. The one who gives and the one who receives the gift of kindness are both enriched through the interchange. Educating children in caring attitudes and respectful behavior begins at an early age, in home, at school, and in the community.  Connection and modeled kindness change lives by building safe, stable, nurturing relationships.  Research shows that the presence of even one caring, supportive relationship can dramatically influence a child’s lifelong well-being and resilience. Learn more at BehaviorChecker.

20 Ways to Be Kind!

  1. Send a “Thank You” note.
  2. Say “Please”.
  3. Forgive someone.
  4. Apologize to someone.
  5. Do a favor for someone without being asked to do so.
  6. Name three things you like about yourself.
  7. Listen to someone who needs to talk.
  8. Tell someone what you like about them.
  9. Stick up for someone who is being teased. Ask how the person is feeling.
  10. Plant a flower.
  11. Play with someone you’ve never played with before.
  12. Help someone who is having trouble in class, on the bus or on the playground.
  13. Plan a surprise for a friend.
  14. Offer to help someone who needs help solving a problem.
  15. Show someone you care about them without using words.
  16. Stick up for yourself when you are teased.
  17. Give 3 put-ups to three different people.
  18. Invite a family member to read a book with you.
  19. Invite a new friend to play.
  20. Resolve a conflict without blaming, tattling, teasing or name-calling.