Times You Have Used Kindness

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Times You Have Used Kindness is a reflective speaking activity where children think about kind things they have done in everyday life.

By sharing their experiences and talking about how those moments made people feel, they build confidence, empathy and communication skills.

Child and drama teacher playing a drama game

How to play

1. Introduce the discussion

Talk with your child about what kindness means and why even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

2. Give thinking time

Ask your child to think quietly about a time they were kind to somebody else.

3. Model an example

Share your own story first.

For example:

"I helped somebody carry heavy bags when they were struggling."

4. Share the story

Ask your child to tell you about a time they showed kindness and what happened.

5. Explore feelings

Talk about how the act of kindness may have made:

The other person feel
Your child feel

6. Keep the conversation going

Think of another example together and talk about how small acts of kindness can make a difference.

What it teaches

Empathy and emotional awareness
Confidence speaking aloud
Listening and communication skills
Positive reflection
Social understanding
Kindness and respect

Variations to try

Kindness this week - Think of something kind your child has done recently.
Kindness at school - Talk about small ways to help or include others.
Kindness challenge - Choose one kind action to try that day and talk about it afterwards.

Principal's notes

Children often realise during this activity that kindness can include very small everyday actions. Encourage thoughtful listening and celebrate all examples warmly. This exercise works beautifully for creating a positive and reflective classroom atmosphere.

Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.