November is a wonderful time to connect with our munchkins. World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13. This year, we’re making giving back a FUN family affair! Recruit your family to participate in our five-part kindness challenge.
Explore a different issue each week, get family volunteer ideas, discover organizations to support and start meaningful conversations.
Download the PDFs below and explore issues at your own pace. Each offers a variety of ways to connect & give back as a family.
- Part 1: Exploring Hunger
- Part 2: Exploring Homelessness
- Part 3: Comforting the Sick
- Part 4: Caring for Animals
- Part 5: Spreading Kindness
Looking for quick ideas? Try one of these below. It’s easy to involve your children or others in your care. Most kids love helping others, especially when it’s modeled by a parent or caregiver.
- Perform Acts of Kindness: Throughout the day, consciously perform acts of kindness, such as helping a neighbor, complimenting a colleague, or donating to a charity.
- Spread Positivity: Share uplifting and positive messages on social media to inspire others to be kind and compassionate.
- Volunteer: Offer your time to volunteer for a local charity or nonprofit organization that aligns with your values.
- Donate: Make a donation to a charitable cause that you believe in, whether it’s for humanitarian aid, education, or healthcare.
- Teach Kindness: Educate children and young people about the importance of kindness and empathy through storytelling or classroom activities.
- Random Acts of Kindness: Surprise someone with a random act of kindness, such as buying a stranger’s coffee or leaving an encouraging note for a friend.
