'Random Acts of Kindness Day' Printable Activities/Posters - Early Years/EYFS/Preschool Resources — Little Owls Resources

Date of awareness Day: 17th FebrUARY 2024

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day is exactly what it sounds like! Encourage the children to think about what kindness is and what kind acts they can perform. They will love the challenge of surprising you and others with kindness!

Random Acts of Kindness Day is an annual event celebrated on February 17. It encourages people to perform small, unexpected acts of kindness for others, helping to spread positivity and compassion throughout communities. The day is part of the broader Random Acts of Kindness movement, which emphasises how even the smallest gesture—like a smile, compliment, or helping hand—can improve someone's day and inspire others to do the same.

Key Aspects of Random Acts of Kindness Day:

Purpose:
- The day aims to encourage individuals to act selflessly and brighten someone else's day, fostering a culture of kindness and goodwill.
Examples of Acts:
- Common activities include paying for someone’s coffee, leaving a kind note, volunteering, or offering help to a stranger.
- Businesses and organisations may also get involved by hosting kindness challenges or organising events that encourage kindness in the workplace or community.
Global Celebration:
- While originating in the United States, Random Acts of Kindness Day has spread globally, with many countries and individuals participating in the celebration through social media, often using hashtags like #RandomActsofKindnessDay.
Kindness Benefits:
- Scientific studies have shown that kindness boosts both the well-being of the giver and the recipient, leading to improved mood, stress reduction, and stronger social connections.

This day serves as a reminder of the power of kindness and its potential to make the world a more compassionate place.

Some lovely quotes about kindness HERE.

On this page we have compiled all of the resources from our website (‘Little Owls-Premium’) which you may find useful when engaging your EARLY YEARS children in learning about acts of kindness and emotions!

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FREE SAMPLE RESOURCEs!

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KINDNESS and FRIENDSHIP - 'My lovely friend' Mark Making (FREE SAMPLE)

‘ACTS OF KINDNESS’ ACTIVITY AND DISPLAY (FREE SAMPLE)

'FRIENDSHIP' CARD TEMPLATES (FREE SAMPLE)

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