20 Random Acts of Kindness for Kids and Families
In a culture of more give than take, kids can be used to having every whim indulged and every wish granted. Yet it’s important that we help children understand that God calls us to give more than we take. Doing random acts of kindness and family service projects are a great way to teach kids about serving others in Jesus’ name.
Come see practical ways to get the whole family involved in loving others like Jesus and the diligence of hard work.
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What are random acts of kindness for kids?
These Christian random acts of kindness are simple service projects that kids and families can do together. As followers of Jesus, we’re to give of our time and talents to help those in need. Doing small random acts of kindness helps spread the Good News of the Gospel and humbly serve like Jesus.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
What are the benefits of kids doing random acts of kindness?
As Christian parents, we don’t have to settle for the ways of the world when raising our children. By doing acts of service together, we teach children the joy of serving others by rolling up our sleeves and doing hard work. Hard work is a lost trait among modern kids, and doing random acts of kindness combats the teachings of a selfish culture.
Serving together will not only make wonderful memories and strengthen the family, it will enhance character and foster understanding in children that life is not centered around them.
How to create a random acts of kindness jar
First write down the service projects that would be suit your children. To make it easy, join our Proverbs 31 Mentor community and simply download our free Acts of Service Cards.
Then, use two containers and have your kids decorate the outside.
In one container, put the cut apart Acts of Service cards. We folded ours to make it more of a surprise which random act of kindness we were going to do.
Every time you do a Random Act of Kindness either together as a family or individually, add one cotton ball to the other jar.
Keep the jars in a visible place to remind everyone to regularly spread the love of Jesus through acts of service. Celebrate when your jar is full!!
Random Acts of Kindness for Kids of All Ages
This list will allow kids of all ages to participate and learn young the beauty of service. Have fun!
1-4 years old
- Assist in baking cookies for someone in need of cheer
- Draw or color a card
- Learn and sing a song for an elderly neighbor
- Plant flowers or a plant to give away
- Help assemble a gift basket
- Choose toys and items to donate to those in need
5-10 years old
- Read a story aloud to a neighbor in need of comfort
- Help make and stuff lunches for the less fortunate
- Make a meal for someone who’s sick or recovering from surgery
- Clean a room in the home of someone else
- Earn money to give to an organization or to someone in need
- Create thank you gifts for local law enforcement officers or fire fighters
10+ years old
- Yard work
- Mentor young children
- Volunteer for an organization, such as a homeless shelter or soup kitchen
- Go on a mission trip {younger children can go with a parent}
- Clean up parks
- Volunteer time to sit with a neighbor and talk
- Run errands for those who are unable to themselves
- Adopt a family in need, and consistently do random acts of kindness to help
- Wash cars
