Share this free kindness challenge with your children and encourage kindness with the story of The Kind Crab. The story of the kind crab and his simple act of kindness, demonstrates to kids how an act of kindness can have a domino effect. There’s a free printable to print out and enjoy with kids at home or in the classroom.
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Why Teach Kindness to Children?
Teaching kindness to kids is important because it helps them develop empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence. These skills are crucial for building healthy relationships and creating a positive impact on the world around them.
When children are taught to be kind, they learn to understand and respect the feelings of others, even if they are different from their own. This helps to create a more accepting and inclusive society where everyone feels valued and respected.
Benefits of Kindness
- Reduced stress
- Increased happiness
- Improved overall well-being
- Developing a positive mindset
- Building a healthy sense of self-esteem.
The Kind Crab Free Kindness Challenge for Kids
Ready to Take the Challenge? Let’s go!
Step 1: Download the free printable here and read The Kind Crab story.
Step 2: Reflect on a time when your child has shown kindness in the past and how it made them feel. Celebrate kind acts!
Step 3: Check out The Kind Crab challenge poster, adapt the challenge to suit your home or classroom.
The Kind Crab highlights how we sometimes need to be brave to be kind. Touching on strengths, empathy, kindness, friendships, social skills and feelings. How can these themes be encouraged and shared?
Step 4: Finish with some creative drawing or mindful colouring activities, which are included in the free printable kit. How about encouraging your children to give their picture as a gift and passing some kindness on!
Please pass this free resource on to anyone who may find it useful 🙂 I hope you enjoy this free activity and it spreads a little kindness. Take Care Emma x
