MARTIAL ARTS PROMOTES KINDNESS
As a martial arts instructor, I teach my students to protect themselves very well in this frequently violent world. However, I spend the same amount of time and energy teaching them how we, as martial artists and our San Diego community, can use more KINDNESS, that’s for sure! Wouldn’t El Cajon be a better place if we all did just one act of kindness a day? It’s as simple as smiling at a stranger or holding the door.
Big or small, there are opportunities for random acts of kindness all around us if we take the time to look for them. People tend to do more kind things for others at this time of year, but it doesn’t need to be the only time we focus on random acts of kindness. So our CHALLENGE for our James Martial Arts Academy Family is to practice Acts Of Kindness not just leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas, but every day!
But what can I/ my kids do on their own? So glad you asked! Here are ideas they can do all on their own to show more kindness in the world around them. All of the following ideas are free, need little to no guidance, and can be done by even the youngest children.
50 Random Acts of Kindness – Just for kids:
1. Clean Your Room Without Being Asked
2. Let Someone Have A Turn Before You
3. Help Someone Struggling With Homework
4. Smile At Everyone You See Today
5. Leave A Kind Note For Your Teacher
6. Be Caught Being Kind
7. Ask Someone Playing Alone To Play With You
8. Pick Up Trash In Your Neighborhood
9. Only Let Kind Words Out
10. Pick A Few Toys To Donate
11. Make It A No Complaining Day
12. Cheer Up A Friend In Need Of Cheering Up
13. Make A Card & Give It To Someone Special
14. Clean Up After Someone Else
15. Help Someone Before They Ask You
16. Walk A Neighbors Dog
17. Make Someone Else’s Bed
18. Offer To Help Your Teacher At Recess
19. Compliment 5 People Today
20. Thank Those Who Help At Lunch
21. Tell Your Teachers Thank You
22. Say Hello To Everyone You Meet Today
23. Teach Someone Something New
24. Make A Card For Hospitalized Kids
25. Send A Card To A Soldier
26. Make A Pretty BookMark & Leave It In A Library Book
27. Do A chore For Someone Without them knowing
28. Use Only Positive Words
29. Let Someone Go Ahead Of You In Line
30. Write A Thank You Note To Your Principal
31. Tell A Loved One How Important they Are To You
32. Share A Smile With Someone Who Needs It
33. Rake Leaves or Shovel Snow For A Neighbor
34. Bring A Neighbors Garbage Up Their Driveway
35. Pick Up Litter On The Playground
36. Hold The Door For A Stranger
37. Return A Cart For Someone At The Store
38. Say Something Nice To Everyone You Talk To Today
39. Call Your Grandparents Just To Chat
40. Share A Joke With A Friend Who Needs It
41. Give A Extra Hug To Your Parents
42. Say Thank You All Day Long
43. Share Your Toys With Your Siblings
44. Do A Favor For Someone Today
45. Include A New Friend
46. Read A Book To A Family Member
47. Be A Positive Influence On Others
48. Share A Laugh With Someone Who Needs It
49. Let Someone Go Ahead Of You In Line
50. Tell Someone Why They Are Important To You