Modifications
• For Children Needing Support:
- Guided Start: Parents or guardians can help the child select an activity and discuss how they might complete it.
- Simplify Reflection: For younger children, encourage drawing instead of writing about their experience.
- Extra Time: Allow additional time to complete the activities, ensuring children don’t feel rushed.
- Assistance with Tasks: Provide help with more complex activities, such as preparing meals or creating cards.
• For Children Ready for More Challenge:
- Add Personal Touches: Suggest adding extra details to the activities, such as personalising cards with decorations or creating themed snacks.
- Extended Reflections: Encourage older children to write more detailed reflections on what they learned from each act.
- Leadership Role: Have the child lead a family member or sibling in completing an activity, fostering leadership and collaboration.
- Community Connection: Expand on the kindness acts by involving neighbours or friends (e.g., preparing and sharing snacks).
EXTENSIONS
• Family Reflection Night: Plan a night where the family discusses all the activities completed and shares their favourite moments.
• Creative Storytelling: Encourage children to write a story or draw a comic strip about one of their favourite kindness activities.
• Gratitude Jar: Create a family gratitude jar where each member adds a note after completing an activity, reflecting on what made them feel thankful.
• Seasonal Traditions: Link the activities to holiday traditions, making it part of the family’s Christmas celebration.
