I am so excited for this guest post by Sarah Ness, PhD because she created The Creative Kindness Project and I know your clients and students are going to love this amazing project, which is simple for you to implement and can help make the world a brighter place! Creative Kindness: The soul care we all need Sarah is a creative wellness expert and the founder of Arts in Health Institute. She believes that everyone is creative and everyone can benefit from the power of arts engagement. She thrive
Whether you are also leading a tween/teen group who is looking to understand " Why is community service important?" - here are 15+ great service projects for tweens!
Kindness is one of the most powerful traits that we can help our children to cultivate and it’s super easy to teach through art activities.
These acts of kindness for kids are perfect for groups looking to do something for the community! Whether you are a school, church, or scouts group,
Each and every school year comes with its own special set of challenges. There are lots of wonderful things to learn, but we have to set aside all the good things that are possible and
We talk a lot about fundraising on this site, but one way for people — especially today’s youth — to give back is with ...
Looking for service projects ideas for your group, your family or yourself. I've compiled a list of 60 ideas. Check them out!
This friendship wheel art project for kids is a great way for kids to get to know each other and learn about each other interests.
What if we put our love in action and give beyond the holidays? These ideas of actions of love will show how to do just that!
Developing empathy in children has never been more fun than with this collection of 19 simple empathy activities for kids!
In honor of The National Day of Service and Remembrance I've come up with a list of 11 service projects kids can do with their families.
Here's a great Object Lesson for Kindness - The Domino Effect. Equipping you to raise kids with character and concern for others.
We have loved Mickey and the Roaster Racers literally since the very first episode aired. That is why I am so excited to have Disney Junior sponsoring this post! My daughter loves that all of her favorite Mickey Mouse characters are on a new show and loves each of their cars. She has actually learned
Teach children how to be intentional about being kind to others through this Seeds of Kindness Spring Craft.
Want to do something to make another person's day. Check out these 30 kind, inexpensive things to do for others.
If you're looking for a community service for kids, these ideas should help spark some ideas that you can incorporate into your plans for community service.
Developing empathy in children has never been more fun than with this collection of 19 simple empathy activities for kids!
Community Service Projects - Project Based Learning This product will be useful in helping you find ways to reach out to your community and help in doing for others. I know that it is a goal of many schools to reach out to their local community and see how they can help others. These acts of kindness can make such a difference in the life of another. Please use these pages to help get you started. Let me know if you have any other ideas and I will add them if possible. Here is a look at the ideas included in this product: Cheer up children in hospitals Thank Law Enforcement for their service Thank Firefighters for their service Thank Troops for their service Collect food for local food pantries / homeless shelters Collect items, food, etc. for local animal shelters To cheer up people in nursing homes All of the ideas listed above include a flyer to be sent home, a page that can be given to families to share with others who may be interested in helping with these acts of kindness, and reminder slips that can be stapled in student folders/planners. Also included is a certificate to thank any students, classrooms, schools or others that participate in these acts of kindness. There will be some research involved...but only to find your local hospitals, police departments, etc. Everything else has been done for you to get you started. Please check out my other products at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Super-Smart-In-Second-Grade
This friendship wheel art project for kids is a great way for kids to get to know each other and learn about each other interests.
Let's Cultivate Greatness: Spread positivity and teach service with these great student council project ideas.
Paul Klee was different from other artists, his sarcastic wit being one difference! Learn more about this artist with 10 Paul Klee Art Projects for Kids.
Share & Help Me GrowTis the season to think of others. While I personally believe that we should be charitable all year round, there seems to be a special emphasis on giving during the holidays. This gives us a great opportunity as parents and teachers to use the events around us to teach our children […]
KIndness Week Crafts and Activities are a great way to teach children to show kindness to others. There are so many simple ways we can choose to be kind.
Discover 117 ideas for volunteering with your kids or family and learn what science says about why volunteerism is important. Finding ways to serve others as a family isn't easy, and volunteering is one of the first things to get squeezed out of a busy schedule. We hope these volunteer ideas will help you redefine what it means to volunteer and make it part of your family's routine.
40+ Gift Ideas Made by Kids
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SPREAD KINDNESS THROUGH THE RAINBOW ROCK PROJECT
Kindness is always in style. Spread kindness. Spread positivity. Bring happiness into other lives whenever and wherever possible! This positive mentality of spreading kindness is why I have created…
These empathy activities for kids foster empathy as a social emotional skill in children. Use the empathy beads to build this skill.
This is the list you should be checking out if you want simple and enjoyable craft projects that will enliven your free time!
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Random Act of Kindness | Activities and printables to help teach kindness. Simple random acts of kindness that kids can do to spread happiness.
These crafts for teens to make and sell are perfect for getting creative and making some extra cash.. they're all cheap and easy to make too!
The other week, Owen learned how to fold these paper ninja stars from a friend at church, and he has been making tons of them! Great project for a rainy day. All you need is some paper, and you’re ready to go. We added Sharpies too for decorating the ninja stars with fun designs. We […]
This big list of kindness activities for kids is a great way to teach kids how to be kind, loving, and gracious. Kids of all ages, from toddlers,
Looking to spread some sunshine? Check out this list of random acts of kindness ideas, and see how we spent a whole day spreading kindness.
Social skills are a critical element to helping kids succeed socially, emotionally, personally, and even academically. These are the skills are the behaviors that help kids join in conversations, collaborate with peers, develop lasting friendships, self-advocate when they need help, and so much more
Here is a list of 100 things you can do to help others for FREE and pay it forward to someone else. Your time and willingness are ways to make you happy.
In recent years, yarnbombing and other guerilla art activities have become more popular - and easier to organize thanks to the rise of social media. This page displays examples of this type of art.
I always liked to make it a point to incorporate several simple team building activities within the first few weeks of school. The science classroom is an ideal environment to promote group interaction. These activities
Teaching kids to speak kindly to others is an important skill. Make this concrete with this kindness activity to help them speak with kindness more often.
Random acts of kindness for kids are really fun! Best of all, they encourage kids to think outside of themselves and begin asking, "How can my life change others?" Kindness acts encourage kids to think like world changers! Here's everything you need to know to perform your own acts of kindness with your kids, plus 67 AWESOME KINDNESS IDEAS!
Try this easy recyclable project for Earth Day. Recycle your plastic egg cartons with this fun Earth Day recyclable craft for kids.