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Paper · The activity desk
Family kindness choice board
Draw a board of small, thoughtful choices your family can try together.
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A little plan for play
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A full sheet of paper and child-appropriate crayons
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult draws three large spaces on the paper.
Adult's role: Invite ideas without requiring anyone to participate. Help write the child's words and check whether help or contact is welcome first.
Let's make it happen
- Think of three kind choices, such as asking before helping, making room for someone, or caring for a shared plant.
- Draw one idea in each space. Ask an adult to label each picture if you like.
- Choose one idea to try together when it fits. Notice how the other person responds and respect their answer.
Make it simpler: Draw one way to help someone at home and talk about it together.
Clean up: Put away the crayons and keep or recycle the board as the family chooses.
Keep participation optional. Kindness does not require hugs, gifts, talking to strangers, or giving up personal boundaries.