Thinking about others helps us make caring decisions. Children learn about responsibility and kindness by focusing on what they can do to help others. In this activity, children aged 3-7 will sketch kindness gifts then wrap them in homemade wrapping paper that fits the theme of the notes inside.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned how to be kind by doing nice things for others. You can make special gifts with pretty paper and notes to show you care.
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4 activities you can do with your child now
- Encourage your child to think about someone who they want to do a kind act for, like giving a handmade card or picking flowers for a neighbor. - Help your child sketch and decorate their kindness gifts, using the examples from the video as inspiration. - Assist your child in making homemade wrapping paper that fits the theme of the notes inside. Use recycled materials such as old newspapers or magazines. - Help your child deliver the kindness gift and talk to them about how it feels to do something kind for someone else.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: Kindness Gift Wrap Instructions: Gather supplies like colored paper, crayons, and scissors. Ask your child to think of three kind things they can do for someone they care about. Help them sketch out each idea on a piece of paper. Then, use the colored paper and crayons to create homemade wrapping paper that fits the theme of each kindness gift. Finally, wrap the gifts and deliver them to the chosen recipients, spreading kindness and happiness.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this
"Kindness is the best gift you can give. Thinking of others and doing something nice for them makes the world a better place."