Kind Kids Activity Deck – 50 Kindness & SEL Activities | Barefoot Books
Kindness isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something kids can PRACTICE. 💛
The Kind Kids Activity Deck from Barefoot Books turns kindness into something children can see, do and experience with 50 hands-on activities for compassion, confidence and community.
Through games, crafts and simple mindfulness activities, kids explore what it means to care for themselves, their families, their friends, their communities and the world around them.
The 50 cards are divided into five thoughtful categories:
- Kind to Yourself
- Kind with Family
- Kind with Friends
- Kind to Community
- Kind to Nature
Activities can be done independently or together, making this a wonderful resource for families, classrooms, homeschoolers and anyone looking for simple ways to help children grow their social-emotional skills through everyday experiences.
Why We Love It:
- Includes 50 hands-on kindness activities
- Encourages empathy, respect and gratitude
- Helps children explore different ways to show kindness
- Includes games, crafts and mindfulness activities
- Supports social-emotional learning through real-life experiences
- Activities work for individuals and groups
- Uses low-cost, recyclable materials or objects found in nature
- Sturdy laminated cards are made for repeated use
- Includes an 8-page instruction booklet
- Created by preschool mindfulness experts
- Beautifully illustrated with a diverse cast of characters
- Designed for ages 4–10
Includes: 50 activity cards + 8-page booklet
Age: 4–10 years
Authors: Dr. Helen Maffini & Whitney Stewart
Illustrator: Mariana Ruiz Johnson
ISBN: 9781646866199
Perfect for: families, teachers, classrooms, homeschoolers, counselors, grandparents, rainy days, family nights, kindness challenges and kids who are learning how their choices can make a difference.
Because raising kind kids isn’t about one BIG lesson.
It’s hundreds of little moments.
A helping hand.
A thank you.
Including someone.
Taking care of yourself.
Caring for our planet.
50 cards. So many little ways to put more kindness into the world. 💛