Kind Words Challenge DAY 5
Kind Words Challenge
DAY 5
Welcome to Day 5!
You made it to our final day! You've done such a wonderful job, well done! Please don't forget to share with us some of what you got up to!
Here are the 3 final activities for you to try today:
Everyday we have:
- a speaking activity - a writing activity - a game to play
WRITING ACTIVITY
Go on a kindness post-it note "love bombing" mission!
Go on a kindness post-it note "love bombing" mission!
Materials Needed:
- Post-it Notes
- Pencils or Pens
Instructions:
Think of some people who you would like to surprise with a message today! Use post-it notes to write as many kind words or encouragements that you can think of, then stick the notes absolutely
EVERYWHERE in the house or classroom!
Doors, mirrors, walls, windows- anywhere you can think of. It will bring a huge smile and heap of joy to the readers of your messages!
Materials Needed:
- Post-it Notes
- Pencils / pens
Instructions:
Think of some people who you would like to surprise with a message today! Use post-it notes to write as many kind words or encouragements that you can think of, then stick the notes absolutely
EVERYWHERE in the house or classroom!
Doors, mirrors, walls, windows- anywhere you can think of. It will bring a huge smile and heap of joy to the readers of your messages!
SPEAKING ACTIVITY
Make up a kindness Haiku poem and tell it to someone!
Make up a kindness Haiku poem and tell it to someone!
Instructions:
A Haiku is a short, 3 line poem made up of a basic 5 syllable, 7 syllable, 5 syllable pattern. You could brainstorm some things to be thankful for or feelings of happiness and joy you'd like to celebrate.
Then try using Haiku together to express these feelings! For younger children this could be led by a teacher or parent with kids just giving words and feelings as suggestions eg "happy", "laughter", "friends", "cuddles" etc.
Older children could have a go at making their own after having it modelled to them.
If Haiku proves too complicated then perhaps just make a collection of happiness words to display at home or school instead?
If you DO complete this part of our Kind Words Challenge then PLEASE share your wonderful Kindness Haiku poems with us using #kindnesshaiku as the social media hashtag. We can't wait to read them and share them!
Here are some examples:
Small children playing,
Laughter, joy and friendship,
Happiness is here.
How are you today?
Can I help with anything?
Let's work together.
Let's think of others,
Throw kindness like confetti,
The world needs more love.
Instructions:
A Haiku is a short, 3 line poem made up of a basic 5 syllable, 7 syllable, 5 syllable pattern. You could brainstorm some things to be thankful for or feelings of happiness and joy you'd like to celebrate.
Then try using Haiku together to express these feelings! For younger children this could be led by a teacher or parent with kids just giving words and feelings as suggestions eg "happy", "laughter", "friends", "cuddles" etc.
Older children could have a go at making their own after having it modelled to them.
If Haiku proves too complicated then perhaps just make a collection of happiness words to display at home or school instead?
If you DO complete this part of our Kind Words Challenge then PLEASE share your wonderful Kindness Haiku poems with us using #kindnesshaiku as the social media hashtag. We can't wait to read them and share them!
Here are some examples:
Small children playing,
Laughter, joy and friendship,
Happiness is here.
How are you today?
Can I help with anything?
Let's work together.
Let's think of others,
Throw kindness like confetti,
The world needs more love.
GAME TIME
Kind Words Chain Game!
Kind Words Chain Game!
Instructions:
This game works best with the minimum of three people and can be played with as many as 30 (as long as you've all got good memories!) The Kind Words Chain game is based on the shopping list game. Sit either in a circle or around a table and take turns in order saying one positive word which everyone else then has to remember and repeat, before they add their own.
For example "We are....kind, helpful, thoughtful, clever, independent" etc. Each person adds another adjective and has to remember the whole lost that comes before, and then add their own.
This can be changed to be a list of things we are thankful for, acts of kindness (eg "I can show kindness by tiding up..." etc) and more!
Instructions:
This game works best with the minimum of three people and can be played with as many as 30 (as long as you've all got good memories!) The Kind Words Chain game is based on the shopping list game.
Sit either in a circle or around a table and take turns in order saying one positive word which everyone else then has to remember and repeat, before they add their own.
For example "We are....kind, helpful, thoughtful, clever, independent" etc. Each person adds another adjective and has to remember the whole lost that comes before, and then add their own.
This can be changed to be a list of things we are thankful for, acts of kindness (eg "I can show kindness by tiding up..." etc) and more!
KINDNESS DIPLOMA
Congratulations on completing the Kind Words Challenge!
We've created a special Kindness Diploma for you to award :)
Congratulations on completing the Kind Words Challenge!
We've created a special Kindness Diploma for you to award
The Kindness Elves LOVE thinking of fun activities like this one. You can find plenty more here on our website and over on our social media channels.
We also love to see your ideas and how your Kindness Elves have inspired acts of kindness in your homes and schools. Please share with us!
