125 simple random acts of kindness ideas for kids to make someone's day

Practicing random acts of kindness with kids teaches them to grow up as compassionate people.

What’s more rewarding than seeing you have raised warm-hearted, kind people who are of help to others?

We cannot be helpful to everyone all the time, but we all can afford to do some random acts of kindness whenever possible.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO VOLUNTEER AND DO RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS?

Doing an act of kindness means doing something to help others with genuine intentions and zero expectations.

You are being kind to others just because you want to. But research shows that there are many health benefits to being kind.

Here are some of the benefits:

Doing random acts of kindness makes you feel good about yourself and happier
When you serve others you get to connect with people and strengthen your social skills and relationships. You feel less isolated when you are active.
It helps to make a positive change in someone’s life and it motivates the receiver to do the same to others and thus creating a ripple effect that benefits the society
Being kind and helpful improves your self-esteem
You become more grateful because you are reminded of your own good fortune

Overall, making kids aware of the importance of being kind and doing simple acts of kindness will pave way for the existence of better individuals in the future.

This list of random acts of kindness for kids contains ideas to help you practice with them. Make a list of it, print it, and paste it somewhere that kids can see so that they are reminded of doing their daily acts of kindness whenever and wherever possible.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS IDEAS FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND KINDERGARTENERS

Paint kindness rocks
Give a toy away to your sibling, friend, or cousins
Say something nice to someone like “You look pretty today” or “Grandma, your sandwiches are the best”
Smile and say hi to someone
Draw a thank you picture and give it to someone you love
Pick up toys after playing without being asked
Make a handmade gift
Share something you have like candies, toys, or books.
Do a chore without being asked
Let someone else go first
Invite a new friend to your group
Share your coloring book with a friend and color together
Put a dollar on a vending machine
Hug a friend who is sad
Cuddle your pet
Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

Two girls hugging each other - random acts of kindness idea

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS IDEAS FOR OLDER KIDS

All of the above
Feed your pets and help them go to the toilet
Donate your old toys
Leave a positive note for someone
Give a compliment
Pick up litter
Donate a month’s allowance to charity
Do your daily chores without being asked
Let someone in line go before you
Make some snacks and give them to your friendly neighbor
Help your parents carry groceries

a girl handing a pineapple over to her mom - random acts of kindness idea - helping mom with groceries

Be the first one to smile and say hi to people. It shows how considerate you are to everyone around you
Donate old books to the library
Give a cold drink to a handyman who repaired something at your home
Make bird feeders and hang them around at home or school
Hold the door open for someone
Pick up your neighbor’s newspaper when they are away
Hold the elevator door open for someone.
Let someone else go first through a door.
Give up your seat for a pregnant/elderly person on a bus, or any waiting rooms
Text or call your grandparents who are away to see how they are doing
Help grandparents with their chores
Keep your shopping cart trolley away from the parking lot
Shovel snow or rake leaves for an elderly neighbor
Read for your grandparents
Walk your dog
Offer to walk a neighbor’s dog
Do not speak anything if you don’t have anything good to say. Remember, one bad word about others’ looks or skills can kill someone’s confidence or affect their mental health forever.
Be kind to people who are different from you- be it looks, skills and abilities
Wash your parents’ car
Leave out water for the birds
Let someone who has fewer items than you go ahead in the queue at the supermarket
Let someone know why they are special to you
Help your mom/dad make dinner
Help with meal prep
Help to set table at each meal
Clear all plates from the table after meals
Help with making school snacks/lunch
Wash your lunch box after coming from school
Offer to petsit a friend’s/neighbor’s dog when they go away
Teach someone something new
Visit a sick friend or relative
Help your parents find items in a grocery
Offer to take care of a neighbor’s garden when they are away
Help your mom/dad with gardening

a boy helping mom with gardening- random acts of kindness idea

Clean up after yourself in a restaurant
Say “I love you” to your parents
When you make an appointment, be on time
Leave a positive note in a library book for someone to find
Declutter your house without being asked
Share funny stories with your family and spread laughter
Offer half of your chocolate to someone
Take turns with games and wait patiently

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS IDEAS WITH SIBLINGS

Help your sibling with a chore
Read for your sibling
Fill up their water bottles
Offer to get them a drink
Encourage and listen to them when they face hardships
Invite them to play a game
Offer to do coloring/crafts with them when they are bored
Offer to fetch something for your sibling from the other room if they are afraid of the dark
Share your music/book recommendations with them
Give random hugs to them
Help your siblings with a skill they haven’t mastered yet
Help them with homework
Help them clean their room
Cheer them up when they are sad
Let them choose the movie/show they wanna watch for a movie night
Tell them what you love about them
Give them company when you go to a function
Say thanks whenever you feel grateful to them
Say sorry after fights
Visit your sibling’s classroom and check on them
Forgive them when they make mistakes

a boy helping his brother wear his helmet- random acts of kindness idea

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS IDEAS FOR KIDS AT SCHOOL

Cheer up your sad friend with a joke
Pick up litter from the classroom and playground and put it in the trash can
Help a friend with a math problem or any other subject
Share your notes with a friend who is sick
Listen to your friends and teachers when they talk. It’s a sign of being respectful and considerate.
Smile at the new student and talk first to him
Help a friend study for a test
Write a thank you note or give a thank you card to your teacher
Ask a classmate who is alone to join you
Make a handmade card for your friend
Share a book you loved with your friend
Bake cookies and distribute them in class
Help someone with homework
Bring extra snacks to school to share with friends
Give up your swing to someone waiting
Help put sports equipment away after play
Help someone who dropped their books
Say something nice if you like your friend’s new haircut
Tell your friend he worked hard when he does well in his studies or sports
Stand up for your friend when they face bullying or other hardships at school
Encourage and cheer for your friend when he is struggling
Say hi to someone who seems alone and talk to them
Share your school supplies if a classmate forgets it
Console a friend who lost a match
Console a friend who lost a family member
Offer to teach friends something they don’t know

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS IDEAS FOR KIDS TO DO WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CENTERS

Visit a local animal shelter and volunteer
Buy and give pet food to a local animal shelter
Declutter your clothes and donate to a charity
Volunteer at sick homes
Volunteer to help in cleaning campaigns
Buy a blanket for a homeless person
Give a snack to someone who is hungry
Collect money and buy school supplies for an orphanage
Donate to a good cause no matter how small the amount is

a father and daughter feeding a goat- random acts of kindness idea

MAKING THIS PRACTICAL

You can create a list and paste it somewhere for kids to see and read so that they catch a glimpse of it and get the ideas imbibed in their brains. When they read it from time to time, the ideas get inside their subconscious mind and when an opportunity arises, they can get the inspiration to do good deeds.

Or else, you can create a ritual of Random Acts of Kindness Challenge Month/Week, and choose activities to do on those days. This will help kids to actually remember to practice it and create the habit.

125 simple random acts of kindness ideas for kids to make someone’s day