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Activity

Kindness Chain

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About this Activity

This activity helps children understand kind words. The kindness chain can be displayed the remainder of the sessions.

Skills Addressed

  • Cooperation
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Letter Recognition
  • Perspective Taking
  • Word Awareness

Activity Details

  • Have caregivers and children write something kind on a strip of colored construction paper.
  • Use the strips of paper to make a kindness chain by stapling them in interlocking circles.
  • Display the chain during remainder of sessions.

Activity Notes

  • Lesson

    Be Kind
  • Prep Time: 10-30 Min
  • Activity Time: 10+ Min
  • Supplies: Strips of colored construction paper, stapler, & pencils, crayons, or markers

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