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This activity fosters empathy as children brainstorm ways to support their community. It helps them recognize the importance of service and social responsibility.
Can you finish community service jar in about 25 min?
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This activity fosters empathy as children brainstorm ways to support their community. It helps them recognize the importance of service and social responsibility.
Engaging in community service activates social learning; children feel connected and responsible for others. The action of creating a kindness jar allows them to embody empathy and visualize their contributions.
1. Take an empty jar and decorate it with colorful paper and markers. 2. Write down 5 kind acts you can do for your community on small pieces of paper. 3. Fold each paper and place them into the jar. 4. Share your ideas with your family and discuss how to implement them. 5. Choose one act to complete together as a family this week. 6. Reflect on how you felt after completing the act — share your feelings!