I am really excited! The 100 Acts of Kindess Project starts on Monday (Jan 16th).
It was seriously my favorite four weeks of 2011.
I was nice...er
I looked for the positive in my children and my husband tons more than normal...
And I looked outward to serve others a lot.
I am going to challenge you to join us.
How can you participate?
1. Accept the challenge to accomplish 100 acts of kindness with your families or students over the next four weeks (Jan 16-Feb 14).
2. Let us know in the comments that you are joining us!
3. Create a way to record your acts of kindness. (Ideas from last year are here and here. We'll share some other ones soon too. You can simply make an X on the calendar or come up with something super creative. The sky is the limit.)
4. Participate in each weekly challenge. We will give you one each Monday for four weeks. They will be simple.
5. Join us in celebrating your success with a Kindness Celebration on Valentine's Day, Feb 14th!
Married, single, teacher, mom, grandparent, dad, ... whoever... everyone is invited to join in and spread kindness.
We can all make our homes, classrooms, and workplaces just a little bit better.
So, will you join us?
Grab a button to add to your blog if you'd like and spread the word.
If you are just getting started with our kindness challenge then make sure to stop by these posts to get caught up!
Kindness Challenge #1: Saying Thank You
Whoopie Pie Love {via Red Ted Art}
Jar of Hearts {via The Outlaw Mom}
Rainbow Painting Surprise {via Glittering Muffins}
Winter Warm Up {via Kitchen Counter Chronicles}
Kindness Challenge #2- Montessori-Inspired Kindness {Living Montessori Now}
5 Easy Ways to Show Love for a Working Parent {Childhood Beckons}
Our Kindness Jar {Teach Preschool}
Everyday Kindness in Everyday Life {No Time for Flashcards}
Planting Seeds of Kindness {Sun Hats and Wellie Boots}
Kindness Challenge #3: Heart Attack a Friend... or two {via Made on Maple}
Collaborative Memory Project {Hands On: As We Grow}
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Valentine's/Kindness Party Game
Stylish Kindness for the Birds {Angelique Felix}
Act of Kindness for Delaney Rose {Play Dr Mom}
Kindness Challenge #4: Look outward and give
Serving with Little Ones {Mommy and Me Book Club}
From the Bottom of My Feet, er, Heart {via Mikilani}
Celebrate International Book Giving Day With Your Child {via Delightful Children's Books}
100 Ways to Be Kind to Your Child {Creative with Kids}
10 Ways to Be Kind to Younger Siblings
Anonymous says
Hiya. Just seen this. Do you have a full list of Acts so people can join in at this MUCH later stage? Thanks
Adrienne McElwain says
We're joining in!
Lisa says
I am joining for sure!
Naomi says
I'm in and am so excited to up my game! I am doing the 26 acts of kindness started by Ann Curry and it's been awesome. This will be even better. My 4 year old and I are looking for opportunities to help all over the place. poeticaperture.com
Anonymous says
Great idea! we are going to join in the fun.
Angee @ October Morning says
I'm going to work your weekly challenges into my 52 smiles project.
octobersmorning.blogspot.com/2013/01/52-smiles.html
Unknown says
I'm all in
jennie says
i am in!! i love love love this kind of thing!!
Anonymous says
What a wonderful challenge:)
Anonymous says
I'm in too, if possible. Alicia J.
Isa I says
i;m in
Unknown says
I'm very late but will join and extend our date <3
MiaB says
hello,
Just thought I'd let you know that I mentioned you in my post about the acts of kindness.. you can check it out here if you'd like.
mamamiasheart2heart.com/2012/02/acts-of-kindness.html
Thanks again for challenging us with this.. it's been a great experience 🙂
~MiaB
Anonymous says
We are joining late but will extend our project dates. I just wanted to share a great book find we stumbled upon at the library. It is about a school class doing 100 acts of kindness. Very cute! It is titled Kindness is Cooler Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler and even lists 100 acts in the back of the book!They keep track on paper hearts and now my son is excited to do the same!
Christine
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon says
I love this concept. I wish I would have found the post last month. 🙂 Still I intend to participate the remaining days. 🙂
Anonymous says
Great idea! I am posting the button and link on my blog tomorrow…
Jedda says
Joining in @ thislittleproject.blogspot.com and looking for to lots of newfound joy!
Thanks!
Didi says
We are in! Thank you for hosting this project. I think this is a lovely way to be intentional about our daily actions, and to consider simple ways to bring smiles to the faces of others.
Bertha Bold says
*I am joining in! Button on blog*
Ninočka says
I'd love to join. This is a great, great idea! So useful for all of us, small and big (adult) kids.
Anonymous says
I love this! I have been meaning to do something along these lines with the kids. I appreciate the concrete ideas and look forward to checking out your Pinterest board!
Leslie says
We will try, too!! Thanks!
Anonymous says
I am trying to follow your great work on helping us do acts of kindness!! To tell others, I am posting on my Facebook,each week, so my friends get to see it,! OK??!THANK YOU…for reminding me to be thankful!
Laura Oreamuno
Costa Rica
Central America.
heather says
Looking forward to taking part with my family and students!
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Mansi says
Better late than never. I am in..
Jess C. says
I just found this site and I'm excited to begin! Will the challenges be published here or do I need to join an email list? Thanks!!
Kristina says
Jess- Great question!! I'll publish the challenges on the blog every Monday. You can also join our Facebook page and I'll post the link to them there. I need to get an email reminder thing going… I'll let you know when I have it! Thanks for joining!
Anonymous says
Our family will definitely be in!
Anonymous says
Were in!
JJ Hill says
although a day late – we are joining you! Only discovered this just now through pinterest
Kristina says
You are never too late! So glad you found us! Looking forward to following what you are doing with the challenge.
Shauna says
We are joining in and so excited. We are going to keep track with our front door decorated with hearts!
Anonymous says
We are in! I can't wait to tell my class all about this!
Amanda Lee says
I am absolutely doing this! 🙂
Life Is A Lark says
OK I'm going to try, sounds like fun.
Mandy Terhune says
Our family will be participating! We're excited to join in the fun!
Anonymous says
We are in.
Unknown says
I will participate with my littles! Can't wait to get started!
Christy says
We're excited to do this! (The only thing making my OCD go a little crazy is that Kindness is spelled wrong on your button!!) 🙂
Kristina says
Oh my gosh Christy! LOL. I cannot believe that… and so many of us have been looking at it and no one told me. THANK YOU! Will have to figure out how to change that.
I obviously have plenty of faults and spelling is not a strong talent, but I do know how to spell kindness. Too funny!
Christy says
Lol, it happens to us all. I downloaded the new button for my blog. You rock!
inverito says
Consider our family participants! Thank you so much for this!
Deb Chitwood says
My adult kids, kids-in-love, and I are participating again this year! I just published my Montessori Monday post with a bit about the 100 Acts of Kindness Project and the button: livingmontessorinow.com/2012/01/16/montessori-monday-montessori-inspiration-for-martin-luther-king-day/
Because we’re doing the project with adults, we just use the 100 Acts of Kindness Chart from here: readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/living-dream-acts-kindness-259.html?tab=3#tabs
Grover says
Why not!
himadri says
we are in! 🙂
The Iowa Farmer's Wife says
We're in! Can't wait to create our kindness tracker tomorrow!
Niki says
I'm in!
Danielle says
Our family is in! We can't wait!
Carrie Saindon says
We're in. 🙂
Anonymous says
I'm in along with 17 first graders
PlayDrMom says
We are in! The world needs much kindness! Great idea and I'm so glad I can participate!
dnixon says
I am in. Thanks for the opportunity.
Anonymous says
I'm in and I started a Facebook group for my friends and me to post a record of our acts of kindness and to get ideas from each other!
April
Kristina says
April, that is such a great idea!! I am excited to see what you come up with!! If you take pictures of anything that you do, make sure you share them on our Facebook page or email me
toddlerapproved[at]gmail.com
Unknown says
We are joining!! Can't wait to get started!!
Manders says
Sounds fun, I am in!
LeAnn says
I found this on Pinterest. I'm joining in!!!
Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom says
This sounds fabulous, we're in 🙂
Brandy Castillo says
We are in! I placed the button on our blog ourdaysatca.blogspot.com and getting our kindness meter made. I have also added the older kids in with Erica's character studies over at COAH. Can't wait to start!
Brandy Castillo says
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JDaniel4's Mom says
This is a great idea! I am going to join in.
Anonymous says
Excited to do this with my kids! pirategrl1014.blogspot.com/
Michelle@himamma.com says
We are interested in joining in as well.
Heiting pondering's says
my girls and I are going in! Can't wait! They are very excited!
Christie says
I am in and have invited my facebook friends to join in as well. I hope it's all right to share your weekly challenges there. We do things like this occasionally on FB and it's fun. I think this will be a challenge but very fun. I have posted it on my blog too. Thanks for the nudge to do something wonderful. <3
Leah says
WE are in, such a great idea! I will make sure to include it on my blog and blog every detail of our challenge!
Tara Autobee says
I teach 2 and 3 year olds. At a daycare in CO. We're in!
Kelly Innes says
I have the button up on my blog!
The Slay Family says
Count me in! Sounds like a great challenge!
Unknown says
We are joining in. Just making up our kindness chart now.
Jannean too! says
Sounds perfect. I'm in!
M. Kasch says
I am in. Can't wait!
Kristina says
I am excited by all of the responses!! Can't wait till Monday!
bushel & a peck says
we are joining, so excited for the family!
CountryFunMaine says
We're joining in. The button is on the blog ( countryfun.edublogs.org). The super calendar is being made this afternoon to include school-age. Also plan on using this in place of our 100th day of school this year.
Kristina says
Can't wait to see it! Share any pictures on our Facebook page.
marnee and david says
We are in!!
Unknown says
This is a great idea! I grabbed the button to add to my blog!
Kristina says
Awesome, thanks Jackie!!
Cat says
I would like to join!
Anonymous says
Joining in…
adam sami says
i would like to join but i don't have a blog
Kristina says
Adam- no blog necessary! Glad you are joining!
Angelique Felix says
I am going to do it!
יפעת שוורץ says
I'm in 🙂
Claire says
Ok!!! Looking forward to it!
Jen Levitz says
Ok… I'll give this a go
Esty says
Looking forward to it!
Anonymous says
You betcha. I'm in!
Unknown says
I'm definitely going to join in! This is a wonderful challenge!