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Make a kindness card
Draw a thoughtful card for someone you know.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A full sheet of paper and large 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: Fold the paper in half to make a card.
Adult's role: Help the child choose their own message and write it down if asked. Giving the card is optional.
Let's make it happen
- Think of someone you know and something you appreciate about them, or choose a friendly picture to draw.
- Draw or dictate a message inside the card. Decorate the outside with colors or shapes.
- Decide whether to give the card to that person or keep it for later.
Make it simpler: Draw one colorful shape inside the folded card.
Clean up: Put crayons away and keep the card wherever the child chooses.
Do not pressure the child to give the card or share personal details. Stay nearby and use intact crayons.