Kindness…what does it mean to children?

Here’s what the bible says about kindness. Ephesians 4:32 says this – Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Kindness is doing something nice for someone just because.

Examples of kindness to talk about with your child –

*Giving a hug to a friend who is feeling sad

*Sharing your toys

*Forgiving a friend who has hurt your feelings

*Picking up your toys without being asked

*Words can also show kindness like, “please”, “thank you”, “I love you”, & “I’m sorry”

Here is a project that you can do with your child regarding kindness.

List: poster board, ribbon, markers, stickers…

Together, you and your child will help make a chart of specific ways to care for others during the next week. Decorate your chart with pictures, bright ribbon, and colorful lettering. Draw fun shapes large enough to write a caring action inside. (a caring action might be) – give a hug, use kind words like please or thank you, help with a chore, or sharing a toy. Write Ephesians 4:32 across the bottom of your chart.

Post your art chart in a central location in your home. Use any kind of fun sticker you want for each time your child shows kindness, or care towards others in one of the ways shown. Have a special or different place to celebrate new acts of kindness not listed on the chart.

Have fun!!

Melissa
Author of – I Love You to the Moon & Charlie’s Gingerbread House