Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt

Little boy holding hands with his mother and smiling which represents a positive relationship with an adult

This activity promotes development and learning by encouraging children to develop positive relationships with adults and other children, as well as develop positive self-image.

Materials Needed:

  • Scavenger hunt list (below)
  • Writing utensil

Participants: This activity is intended for adult/child interaction, and 2 or more participants/players.

Directions:

Mark the items off the scavenger hunt list as you or your child complete them:

 Help someone complete a task.

 Tell or read a story with someone.

 Send a card or picture to a loved one.

 Give someone in your family a hug.

 Ask someone else what they want to play or do and do it.

 Find something you know someone else will enjoy.

 Find something that you love to smell.

 Find something that makes you laugh.

 Share something that makes you laugh.

 Cook or bake something with an adult.

 Make a gift for someone else.

 Find something in nature that makes you happy.

 Take turns playing with your favorite toy or material.

 Pick one person, make a list of everything you like about them.

 Make a list of everything you like about you.

Add your own ideas!

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Little boy holding hands with his mother and smiling which represents a positive relationship with an adult

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