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World Kindness Day Activity Pack
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World Kindness Day Activity Pack is a free printable pack from Jaques of London, made for World Kindness Day. The day is marked each year on 13 November. The pack is for the kindest Mini Minds, and it gives children something to do while they think about how to be kind to others.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company. Print the whole pack and look through it before you start. Check the print preview, as colour may suit the pack best, and use whichever your printer allows.
What is on the sheet
This is a kindness themed activity pack made for World Kindness Day. Children work through the activities in the pack with a pencil and, if they like, crayons or felt tips. Look through the pack before you hand it over, so you know what each activity asks. Read the instructions aloud to younger children. Let them take each activity at their own pace and stop when they have had enough.
Why mark World Kindness Day?
World Kindness Day is held every year on 13 November. It is a reminder that small, ordinary acts can make a difference to how people feel. Schools, families and community groups in many countries use the day to talk about kindness and to try out simple ways of showing it.
For young children, kindness is something they learn by seeing it, naming it and practising it. Talking about what kind words and kind actions look like helps them notice when others need help. It also helps them think about how their own choices affect friends, family and classmates.
Kindness facts for children
- World Kindness Day is on 13 November each year.
- Many countries around the world mark World Kindness Day.
- Kindness can be shown with words, actions or just by listening.
- You can be kind to people, animals and the world around you.
- Being kind to others often helps you feel good too.
Skills and curriculum link
- Thinking about others
- Talking about feelings
- Following instructions
- Sharing ideas
- Pencil control
Helpful ideas for grown ups
- Start with a chatBefore your child begins, ask what kindness means to them. Listen to their ideas first. This helps them connect the activities to things they have seen or done.
- Praise the effortNotice when your child tries something kind or thinks of a thoughtful idea. Describe what you saw, such as sharing or listening, rather than saying only well done.
- Model it yourselfChildren copy what adults do. Let them see you say thank you, help someone or speak gently. Mention it out loud so they notice.
- Keep it low pressureKindness is not a test. If your child wants to talk, draw or stop, that is fine. Come back to the pack another day.
Key words
- KindCaring about other people and showing it with what you say and do.
- KindnessBeing friendly, helpful and thoughtful towards others.
- FeelingsWhat you feel inside, such as happy, sad, worried or proud.
- ShareLet someone else use or have some of what you have.
- ThoughtfulThinking about what other people need or would like.
- IncludeMake sure everyone can join in and nobody is left out.
How to use it
- Print the pack. Look through it yourself first so you know what each activity involves.
- Talk about World Kindness Day. Ask your child what being kind means to them.
- Read each activity's instructions aloud. Let your child choose where to begin if they want to.
- Offer pencils or crayons and let your child work at their own pace. Take breaks whenever they need one.
- Talk about the pack afterwards. Ask which activity they liked best and how they might be kind this week.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Read the instructions aloud and talk through one activity together before your child tries it alone. Give examples from daily life, such as sharing a toy or saying thank you. Do a little at a time, and come back later if they tire.
To stretch confident children
Ask your child to plan one kind act for someone at home, school or in the neighbourhood. They can decide who it is for and what they will do. Afterwards, talk about how it went and how the other person reacted.
Make it a game
Play a kindness circle. Sit together and take turns to say one kind thing about the person on your left. Keep it simple and real. When everyone has had a turn, talk about how it felt to give and receive kind words.
Talk about it
- What does being kind mean to you?
- Can you remember a time someone was kind to you? How did it feel?
- What is one kind thing you could do for someone today?
- How can we tell when someone feels left out?
- Is it ever hard to be kind? What could help?
- Who could we be kind to that we do not usually think about?
Take it off the page
Kind notes
Write or draw a short note for a family member, friend or teacher. Say thank you or tell them something you like about them, then give it to them.
Helping hands
Draw round your hand on paper. On each finger, write or draw one way you can help at home or school. Display it somewhere you will see it.
Kindness jar
Keep a jar and a pile of paper slips. Whenever someone notices a kind act, write it on a slip and add it. Read them out at the end of the week.
Who it is for
Parents
Make it a calm, shared activity. Sit with your child, read the instructions and let them lead. Use the pack as a starting point for chats about feelings, friends and how we treat each other at home.
Teachers
Use it around World Kindness Day on 13 November, or at any time you are working on class relationships. It can fit a circle time, a PSHE lesson or a quiet activity. It links to the caring friendships and respectful relationships strands of Relationships Education.
Home educators
Fit it into your routine whenever suits you. It works well alongside talk about family, neighbours and community. Children of different ages can share ideas, and older ones can help younger ones with reading the instructions.
Where kindness learning goes next
Before a pack like this, children learn the basics of getting along. They practise taking turns, saying please and thank you, and noticing how others feel. These early habits give them the words and ideas they need to talk about kindness.
After it, children can move on to bigger ideas such as friendship, respect, fairness and helping their community. They can plan group acts of kindness, learn to listen to different points of view and think about how to include everyone.
Questions parents and teachers ask
- Is the World Kindness Day Activity Pack free?
Yes, it is a free printable from the Mini Minds Hub, the library of printables from Jaques of London. Download it, print it and share it with your child or class on World Kindness Day or at any other time.
- What age is the pack for?
The page does not give an age range. It is made for Mini Minds, our name for young children. Look through the pack and decide whether it suits your child. Younger children may need an adult to read the instructions aloud.
- How long does it take?
There is no set time. Children can work at their own pace and stop whenever they like. You might do one activity at a time over several short sessions, or take more time if your child is enjoying it.
- Do I need to print it in colour?
Check the print preview and use whichever your printer allows. Colour may suit the pack best, but it is worth looking at a black and white preview first to see whether everything is still clear to your child.
- What do we need besides the pack?
A pencil is usually enough. Crayons or felt tips are a nice extra if your child likes to colour or draw. Look through the pack first in case any activity asks for something else.
- Can we use it on days other than World Kindness Day?
Yes. World Kindness Day is on 13 November, but kindness is worth talking about all year. Use the pack at the start of term, after a disagreement between friends or any time you want a calm, thoughtful activity.
- How can teachers use it in class?
Teachers can use it as a circle time starter, a PSHE activity or a quiet task around 13 November. It links to the caring friendships and respectful relationships strands of Relationships Education. Follow it with a class chat about what children noticed.
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Made by Jaques of London, making games for families since 1795. A printable supports classroom learning and does not replace a teacher.