Random Acts of Kindness done during the month of December allow homeschool children to realize that there’s more to the holidays than gifts and merry making. Put up a list of such random acts in the homeschool classroom and ask your homeschool students to tick off at least ten by the time the month’s over. Here are some suggestions that you can use for kids in different age groups.
A toddler in kindergarten can be asked to call up a long distance relative and bring them some holiday cheer. This would work even better if they were to speak with grandparents who may not live in the same town. It will also instill in them a sense of family and belonging. Another act could be to compliment someone. Explain the concept and have them practice on the full family.
Young ones till grade 5 can be asked to do a chore for someone else. It could be for the homeschool parent, a sibling or even a neighbor. As long as the child can manage the chore safely, that’s acceptable. This shows the child that all people have responsibilities and they need to step up with their own. Allow them to do something fun like wishing a stranger with a smile. It’s a good way to help shy children make friends.
Middle school homeschool children could be asked to make cards and tree ornaments to be given away to people in the hospital, or even posted to those serving in the military who are unable to be at home. This activity will not only show them the importance of charity, but will prove that there are people in a worse situation than they are. Allow them to create a sidewalk greeting and write it out. They can mark it out in the snow as well.
Your older teenagers can be given a more comprehensive list with items such as thanking someone for making a difference in their lives, to collecting clothes and books around the house that can be donated. Do include simple ones like give someone a hug and letting a person behind them in line get in front of them as well.
