28 Days of Kindness

Last month I was thinking about creating an advent of sorts, for the kids to do for the month of February.  Perusing Pinterest I found a few inspiring projects one of which I was planning to make.  You can see it here.  However, last week the children come home with a letter from school with a 28 Days of Kindness Calendar attached.  Well thank you Kids School!  The work has been done for me.  Couldn't be easier now!  We hung it in the kitchen and each morning we look at it and see what we're to do for today's act of kindness.  It's not as cute and pretty as I had planned but I find the activities perfect and they incorporate school, home, bus drivers, other family members, etc.  The one I would have made on my own would have been more home and family based.  I like the fact that the children are asked to write a thank you note to a soldier on February 4th and greet all the cafeteria helpers on February 27th.  Honestly, I like them all!  J is in his 6th year at this school and this is the first year this activity has been sent home.  I am curious if more like it will follow?  My mind can't help but think of Sandy Hook and if the school(s) are looking to include more lessons on kindness, understanding, tolerance, love, etc.  It does make me wonder.....

28 Days of Kindness::

1. Say "Good Morning" to every adult you see on the way to your classroom
2. Call a grandparent and say "Hi!"
3. Help with the dishes
4. Write a note to  soldier serving our country
5. Let someone else go first today
6. Pick up a piece of trash today
7. Pay a compliment to a classmate
8. Thank your bus driver
9. Do all your chores without being asked
10. Love the Earth - recycle!
11. Hold the door for someone today
12. Thank Mr. Craig for keeping "school" so clean
13. Invite a new friend to play at recess
14. Give a friend a "secret Valentine" 
15. Thank your teacher for helping you learn today
16. Donate an old toy or clothing to a child in need
17. Leave a note for mom or dad on their pillow
18. Say "I love you" to each family member today
19. Leave a thank you note for your mail carrier
20. Thank someone special in your family for loving you
21. Bake cookies for a neighbor or a friend
22. Mail a letter to a friend or family member
23. Hug Day! Give out lots of hugs today!
24. Ask mom or dad if you can help around the house
25. Put up a classmate's chair at the end of the day
26. Smile today! It's contagious!
27. Greet all of the cafeteria helpers
28. Write a thank you note to your favorite teacher

What are your plans for the month of Love?