What does it take to raise a generous child? There are many ways! Here are some ideas you can use to foster generosity and social emotional growth by engaging your family in these activities:
Ways to Foster Generosity
- Collect food for your local food pantry/food bank
- Give toiletries to your local shelter
- Volunteer with a community agency serving those in need
- Donate diapers to an organization working with young children
- Write thank you letters together
- Give away toys/clothes you can no longer use
- Help with chores around the house – here’s a handy chart of age-appropriate ideas to get your little one involved.
- Pick a charity to support
Some activities adapted from: https://www.weareteachers.com/10-ways-foster-generosity-students/
Supporting Social Emotional Development
- Encourage your child to talk about their feelings
- Share the good vibes! Share what you like about your child, and have your child talk about what they like about a friend or sibling
- As you read together, ask your child what a character might be feeling and why
- Express gratitude by sharing something good about your day at dinnertime
