Spreading KINDNESS

Tis' the season for love and kindness. Yes, I am one of those nuts who already has their Christmas tree up. Don't judge. Ha! I know people are complaining about seeing holiday decorations so early but really what people (aka me) are embracing is the spirit of Christmas. Unfortunately, this spirit isn't alive in everyone year round. Something about this time of year affords a little more grace and love to one another. It also is the greatest reminder of the most important gift of all. It's a gift we should cherish each and every day but during the holidays, people who don't unwrap the gift of Jesus daily seem to live in that spirit a little more. Don't stress about the magical tree (and I LOVE a tree) or buying gifts (that most don't need) but instead make memories, sing songs, love harder, and give more. Don't dread a season encompassing God's love ..run to it!

The season of kindness is not a present wrapped up just for families.  It is something you can share with your students too. Last year I created a FREE product called RACKED, Random Acts of Classroom (or Christmas) Kindness.  I really wanted something for my students to be a part of. We provide so many educational experiences, which are super important, but life (and character building) experiences are important too! 

I love having an Elf on the Shelf. You can read more about our adventures here. Our elf brought us treasures and did silly things, but most importantly he left us our daily RACK.  It was so great that my students were more excited to spread holiday cheer and do for others than getting treats for themselves.  We have a great opportunity to teach children what it means to care for others and help them experience the joy in an unselfish act. We just need to plant a tiny seed that will hopefully grow into a lifetime of loving and caring for others.  And maybe, just maybe, your students will go home and share this new tradition with their family and it will be the gift that keeps on giving. 

You can download the set by going here or click on the pictures below. There are specific cards and blank ones. There are also nonseasonal cards so you can keep this going year-round.  

Nonseasonal Cards

It doesn't have to be Christmas to spread love and kindness to others. We can create a future generation of philanthropist, one RACK at a time.