Activity 1: This is me!Building confidence helps little ones grow into future leaders. Here’s a fun activity you can do together to boost their sense of self – and yours!
- Draw yourself on a piece of paper
- Add words, pictures and thoughts that say something about you. Get creative – this can be a magazine cut-out of something you like, the name of the place you’re from, or a word collage of your best qualities.
- Swap drawings to compare how you’re alike and how you’re different.
Activity 2: The Kindness jarShow kids what kindness looks like with this simple practice. It’s a wonderful way to teach empathy, compassion and the importance of giving back.
- Start by sharing what it means to be kind – doing something nice for someone else without expecting anything in return.
- Decorate a jar or container with stickers, paints, or any art supplies your little ones like to make it special.
- Cut up some paper into small squares or grab some sticky notes. On each note, write a kind act they can do for others. Keep it simple, like giving someone a compliment, helping with chores, writing a thank-you note, or sharing a toy.
- Each day, choose a note from the jar. Encourage your child to complete the act of kindness they’ve chosen. Offer to help if they need it.
- After each act of kindness, talk with your child. How do they feel? How do they think the other person feels?
- Repeat until the jar is empty!