School acts of kindness
33 ideas for school. Pick one, do it, and the day counts.
- EasyInvite someone to join your group or activity
- EasySpeak positively about someone when they're not around
- EasyThank a cafeteria worker, custodian, or other behind-the-scenes school staff member
- EasyGive a classmate a compliment
- EasyIntroduce yourself to a new student
- Takes a minutePick up litter around campus carefully and dispose of it (be smart, gloves advised)
- Takes a minuteOrganize a group thank-you card for a teacher or staff member
- EasyInvite someone to sit with you at lunch or during class
- EasySay hello to someone you don't usually talk to
- Takes a minuteOffer to help someone catch up after an absence
- EasyPut some extra pencils in your backpack to give to others if they need one
- EasySend an encouraging message to someone having a difficult week
- Takes a minuteAttend a classmate's concert, game, exhibition, or performance to support them
- Takes a minuteWith friends, make a poster recognizing the school staff who work behind the scenes
- Takes a minuteHelp someone practice for a presentation
- EasyReach out to thank a teacher you once had and to tell them something you appreciated learning
- Takes a minuteOffer to help someone study
- A bigger gestureVolunteer as a peer tutor or mentor
- Takes a minuteMake a birthday card with your classmates for a staff member
- Takes a minuteInvite someone to attend an activity with you
- EasyAsk your teacher how they are doing and give them your undivided attention
- EasySend an encouraging message to someone before their test or deadline
- EasyShare a helpful study resource with classmates
- Takes a minuteIf others are speaking unkind about someone, say something you like about that person and then leave the situation
- EasyLeave a kind acrostic with your teacher's name
- A bigger gestureAt the end of the school year, invite classmates to write thank you notes to your teacher on index cards. Put the cards in a photo album and give it to your teacher!
- EasyReach out to make sure someone is okay that you haven't seen for awhile and let them know they are missed
- EasyStrike up a conversation with someone you don't know well
- EasyLeave kind notes in unexpected places
- EasyTell someone why you are glad they are in your class
- EasySee if you can make three people smile in class
- Takes a minuteSurprise your teacher with a packaged snack or treat (if allowed)
- Takes a minuteLeave someone a thank you card