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Encouraging 100 Acts of Kindness with the Kindness Elves

January 20, 2017 By Deb Chitwood 40 Comments

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If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I’m in love with the Kindness Elves. I do a lot with the Kindness Elves at Christmastime, but they can be used throughout the year as well. So this year I combined one of my other favorite projects, 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, with the Kindness Elves.

Encouraging 100 Acts of Kindness with the Kindness Elves

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Reading The Story of the Kindness Elves

The Story of the Kindness Elves

The Story of the Kindness Elves

I love that Anna Ranson (the founder of the Kindness Elves) and Benjamin Byrne have written a sweet children’s book about the Kindness Elves. It’s a hardcover book called The Story of the Kindness Elves, and it’s the perfect way to introduce the Kindness Elves in the beginning and before each new project with the Kindness Elves.

Of course, the Kindness Elves will be most popular at Christmas. In my post “The Ultimate Guide to Kindness Elves,” you’ll see that most of our Kindness Elf activities were in December. But Kindness Elves can be used at any time of year, and The Story of the Kindness Elves promotes that. It doesn’t even mention Christmas.

Instead, the book answers the questions of where the Kindness Elves live and what they do. It also tells how they first teamed up with children to spread acts of kindness.

My favorite sentence from the book says: “And so it goes that if some little Kindness Elves should show up in your home, then it must be because you have so much kindness and love inside you ready to be shared with the world!”

The book is recommended for ages 3-8, although it’s best for children who understand the difference between fantasy and reality. I introduce the Kindness Elves as a fun story with cute Kindness Elf dolls, which my 3-year-old granddaughter, Zoey, loves and has lots of fun with. (Note: I have the first Kindness Elves, but they’re now improved and even come in a variety of skin, hair, and clothing colors!)

 
Reading The Story of the Kindness Elves with Grandma

Reading The Story of the Kindness Elves with Grandma

I purchased The Story of the Kindness Elves as soon as it became available. I read it to Zoey when it first arrived. I re-introduced it at the start of our 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge.

Having an Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt

This is the 3rd year I’ve shared 100 Acts of kindness with Zoey. The first year, we had simple acts of kindness with a toddler. Last year, we focused on toddler manners. Both years’ 100 Acts of Kindness Challenges were lots of fun.

This year, I’m using the Kindness Elves to encourage 100 Acts of Kindness. As I said, we started by reading The Story of the Kindness Elves. The we had an Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt. I printed out blank hearts from Kind Classroom.

I wrote simple acts of kindness suggestions on them, such as:

  • Help your mom.
  • Help your dad.
  • Help make dinner.
  • Help your teacher.
  • Help another child.
  • Smile at everyone you meet.
  • Give a compliment.
  • Give someone a hug.
  • Say “I love you.”
  • Say “please.”
  • Say “thank you.”
  • Say “you’re welcome.”
  • Pick up trash.
Finding an Act of Kindness Heart

Finding an Act of Kindness Heart

I hid the hearts around my kitchen/dining room/living room area (in fairly easy places to find, since my granddaughter is just 3 years old). Zoey had lots of fun finding the acts-of-kindness suggestion hearts.

Finding an Act of Kindness Heart on the Shelf

Finding an Act of Kindness Heart on the Shelf

I read each heart to Zoey as soon as she found it.

Discussing How to Give a Compliment

Discussing How to Give a Compliment

We discussed the concepts that could be confusing, such as “Give a compliment.” Zoey’s amazingly good at giving compliments, so she picked up the concept easily and quickly gave me an example of a compliment.

Acts of Kindness Activities

Shelf with Acts of Kindness Activities

Shelf with Acts of Kindness Activities

I got out our manners work from last year’s 100 acts of kindness challenge along with our manners books. Manners work will always be an important part of our 100 Acts of Kindness, and I love having books and some hands-on activities to go with it.


Basket with Acts of Kindness Suggestions

Basket with Acts of Kindness Suggestions

I put the hearts from our scavenger hunt into a basket that we can use for reminders and as discussion topics.

The Kindness Elves with Their 100 Acts of Kindness Message: "Let's talk about acts of kindness you've done."

The Kindness Elves with Their 100 Acts of Kindness Message: “Let’s talk about acts of kindness you’ve done.”

I typically take care of Zoey three afternoons each week. During the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge from Martin Luther King Day to Valentine’s Day, the Kindness Elves will be hiding somewhere in my house along with a heart that says: “Let’s talk about acts of kindness you’ve done.”

Placing Heart Stickers on the 100 Acts of Kindness Chart

Adding Stickers to the 100 Acts of Kindness Chart

Adding Stickers to the 100 Acts of Kindness Chart

Once Zoey has found the elves, we’ll talk about her latest acts of kindness and place heart stickers on her 100 Acts of Kindness chart. I found these cute heart stickers on Amazon that fit perfectly on the 100 Acts of Kindness chart. I don’t use the stickers as a reward … simply as a way to keep track of the numbers of acts of kindness. You can read more about how we use the chart in my post on “Using Montessori Principles in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge.”

Using Kindness Elves with 100 Acts of Kindness is a fun way to encourage kindness, and it’s very stress-free. If you’d like to join the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, it’s not too late. You still have plenty of time to do 100 Acts of Kindness before Valentine’s Day!

I’d love to hear about your experiences with Kindness Elves and/or 100 Acts of Kindness!

 

The Ultimate Guide to Kindness Elves

The Ultimate Guide to Kindness Elves

I’ve been in love with Kindness Elves since they first came out a few years ago. Since then, I’ve been collecting Kindness Elf activities and ideas. You can find all of them in my Ultimate Guide to Kindness Elves post.


My Hundred Acts of Kindness Posts

  • Join the 100 Acts of Kindness Project (2011)
  • Try a Little Kindness (2012)
  • Kindness Challenge #2: Montessori-Inspired Kindness (2012)
  • Montessori-Inspired 100 Acts of Kindness Project (2013)
  • Operation Beautiful Meets 100 Acts of Kindness Project (2014)
  • Family Fun with 100 Acts of Kindness and Operation Beautiful (2014)
  • Including a Toddler in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge (2015)
  • Using Montessori Principles in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge (2015)
  • Focusing on Toddler Manners in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge (2016)
  • Completing 100 Acts of Kindness (Toddler Manners challenge) and Starting 100+ Acts of Kindness (2016)
  • Encouraging 100 Acts of Kindness with the Kindness Elves (2017)
  • Fun with Kindness Elves, 100 Acts of Kindness, and the Kind Words Challenge (2017)
  • 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Big Sisters and Big Brothers (2018)
  • Family 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Babies and Older Children (2019)
  • Family and Neighborhood 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Toddlers on Up (2020)
  • Kindness Project for Children and Adults of All Ages {100 Acts of Kindness} (2021)
  • How to Prepare a Book Basket That Encourages Kindness (2021)



Wishing you lots of love and kindness,

Deb - Siganture

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  1. Rebecca Flansburg says

    January 21, 2017 at 6:17 am

    This is absolutely wonderful! I can’t wait to share this!

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  2. Heather Amos says

    January 22, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    I love my husband, step daughters, family and friends most!

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  3. Anita Duvall says

    January 22, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    I love the suggestions of helping MOM and DAD. So perfect and appropriate for this age group.

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  4. Amy says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:51 am

    The book looks super cute and I can easily see us incorporating the hunt and daily discussions into our day. Thank you for the idea!

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  5. Robyn Bellefleur says

    January 23, 2017 at 7:47 am

    I love my dogs.

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  6. Selena, The Rambler says

    January 23, 2017 at 9:35 am

    What an AWESOME idea! Lord knows we need more of this today, so it’s great to help instill this way of being early on =) #MMBH

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  7. Jenn A says

    January 23, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    I love this entire post – such a fantastic, child friendly way to instill kindness! Thanks!

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  8. Jennifer V says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    What a perfect theme for February. Can’t wait to incorporate this in next month’s planning.

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  9. Christa Bengtsson says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    I love my husband and children the most.

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  10. KENNETH OHL says

    January 25, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    I love my wife more than life itself.

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    January 25, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    My family is what I love the most. Thanks!

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  12. tiffany dayton says

    January 27, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Love and positivity . Kindness towards one another.Every day we need to let each other know how much we care..

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  13. Morgana DeLarge says

    January 28, 2017 at 3:13 am

    I love all my family, they are my whole life

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    January 28, 2017 at 4:55 am

    I love my large family the most
    Thanks for the chance

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    January 28, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    I love life and that I can enjoy it with my family.

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    January 30, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    I love my family

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    February 1, 2017 at 7:18 am

    I love my life
    Thanks for the chance

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    February 2, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I love my sweet children 😉 and the Kindness Elves are adorable.

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    February 2, 2017 at 10:54 pm

    To be able to teach my children love peace and kindness to all and for all . No matter what they look like. To forgive everyone no matter what they do.

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    February 4, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Teaching children to love and be kind never gets old.

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    February 6, 2017 at 6:28 am

    I love my job! Everyday I help patients feel better and become more active.

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    February 6, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    I love family movie night when we snuggle and much popcorn together.

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  24. Julia says

    February 7, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I love this idea to teach kindness and helpfullness. I can’t wait to use these with my kids

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    Love this post – bookmarked and Pinned it.

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  26. JENN Stapp says

    February 8, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    I love this post and how you are teaching your child to practice acts of kindness. the world needs more people like you, more kindness everyday, everywhere.

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  27. Adriane says

    February 8, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    I love the memories I have of my mom an dad

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    February 8, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    I love my family and friends the most.

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    February 9, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    I love my grandparents for doing so much for me in my life.

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    February 10, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    I love books 🙂

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    February 11, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    I love my kids and by that I mean my daughter, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and grandkids. They all bring me so much joy.

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    February 11, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    I love my husband and cat the most!

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    February 12, 2017 at 7:32 am

    I love being a teacher and I love my two puppies!

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    I love my wife most

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    I love books

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    February 14, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Family first! Kindness is a love language….learn it

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    February 15, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    My children are my everything. I love them more than words can say.

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    February 15, 2017 at 2:50 pm

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