Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

It’s Cool to be Kind! Check out 30 ways kids can be kind. Talk these ideas over with your children and come up with a plan as a family to try some of these out.

It’s up to us as parents to incorporate acts of kindness into our child’s life on a daily basis. Let’s encourage and teach them to be kind to others and show them that even the simplest acts can make a positive difference in someone’s day.

Here are 30 ways kids can be kind to others:

1. Say “please” and “thank you” when asking for or receiving something.
2. Hold the door open for someone.
3. Offer to help a friend or family member with a task.
4. Share toys or snacks with others.
5. Compliment someone on something they did well.
6. Say something nice or encouraging to someone who seems down or upset.
7. Listen actively when someone is talking to you.
8. Apologize and make amends when you make a mistake.
9. Invite someone to play or join in an activity.
10. Smile and greet people warmly.
11. Write a thank-you note to someone who has helped you.
12. Offer to help carry someone’s bags or groceries.
13. Make a special effort to include someone who is new or different.
14. Help someone who is lost or needs directions.
15. Offer to walk a friend or neighbor’s dog.
16. Bring a treat or small gift for someone, just because.
17. Donate toys or clothes to those in need.
18. Help clean up after a party or event.
19. Offer to watch a younger sibling or help with homework.
20. Help prepare or serve meals to those in need.
21. Offer a hug or words of comfort to someone who is sad or upset.
22. Ask someone how their day is going and really listen to their answer.
23. Pick up litter or trash in your neighborhood or park.
24. Plant flowers or trees to beautify a public space.
25. Offer to help an elderly neighbor with yard work or household tasks.
26. Help organize a neighborhood or school cleanup event.
27. Make a card or drawing for someone who is sick or in the hospital.
28. Donate books to a library or school.
29. Offer to read or play games with a younger sibling or family member.
30. Offer to donate time or money to a charity or cause that you care about.