Kindness

I write about this often because I don’t think there is enough kindness in the world. Being kind does not cost anything and it can mean a lot to someone in ways we don’t know about.

I can smile at someone and it might bring happiness to them.

I can compliment someone and it will brighten their day.

Holding a door open for someone is a nice thing to do.

Helping someone pick up something is a kind thing to do.

Picking up trash is kind to the world.

Giving up my seat for an older person is kindness.

Offering to throw away someone’s trash after eating is nice.

Helping an elderly person change lightbulbs in their house or taking their trash can to the street are welcomed kindnesses.

Offering to shovel snow off a driveway is very kind.

Raking leaves or doing weeding for someone is kind.

There are many other ways to show kindness and having students brainstorm other ideas may bring up things that you haven’t even thought of doing.

What other ideas would you suggest? Please share.

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