Including a Toddler in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge

It’s almost time to begin the 5th annual 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge! Yay!

100 Acts of Kindness Challenge

Kristina from Toddler Approved organizes 100 Acts of Kindness weekly challenges each year from Martin Luther King Day to Valentine’s Day. Megan from Coffee Cups and Crayons is co-hosting 100 Acts of Kindness again this year.

You can get a free 100 Acts of Kindness for Kids printable at Coffee Cups and Crayons. You’ll find LOTS of great ideas on it!

You can get a free 100 Acts of Kindness Chart (with or without numbers) from Toddler Approved .

Planning to Include a Toddler in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge

My family has participated in the 100 Acts of Kindness Project since it started in 2011. My kids, kids-in-law, and I have all worked to place an extra emphasis on performing random acts of kindness throughout the project. This year, I plan to include my 14-month-old granddaughter, Zoey, in 100 Acts of Kindness activities.

With Zoey, I plan to keep things simple. If she does a helpful task, I’ll say something like, “Thank you for washing the table. That was kind of you.” When someone does something special for her, I’ll say something like, “That was a nice thing to do. We say thank you when someone does something kind for us.” (Note: I’m not expecting Zoey to say thank you. I’m just introducing her to the concepts of kindness and saying thank you.) We’ll also talk about any acts of kindness we’re doing.

More Ideas for 100 Acts of Kindness

If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I’ve participated in a number of different causes. You can read about them in my Making a Difference Category. You can read about my family’s involvement and get ideas of how to participate in 100 Acts of Kindness in these posts: