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The #DoGoodFromHome ChallengeFor every kind act shared with #DoGoodFromHome, Hasbro will donate a toy or game to organizations providing care to the children of COVID-19 essential workers, up to 25,000 toys and games. Visit their site for more information & inspiration for what you can do from home!
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Happy Heart HuntLet’s blanket our world with LOVE! It’s simple! Just make a heart from any object and tape it to a street-facing window to send your love out to the world. Encourage all your friends to do the same. Then, in a few days, take a family walk (keeping 6 feet distance from others!) to search for other hearts on houses. How fun it will be to watch the love grow!
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Gratitude Gifts for Delivery DriversOur delivery drivers are working extra hard to ensure we have the products we need during this COVID-19 social distancing. Let's thank them with a basket of goodies to choose from. Visit the website for inspiration on what to include in your baskets!
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Peaceful Pen PalsWe invite youth to make new friends through some good old fashioned letter writing! Parents or legal guardians may sign their child up to take part in our new Peaceful Pen Pal project. We will match each child with one other child of a similar age.
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Loving Letters for GrandfriendsDo you know a senior (whom we lovingly refer to as a Grandfriend!) who could use some extra love during these trying times? If so, we invite you to sign them up to receive uplifting letters in the mail from caring youth all around the country.
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Watch Bob Ross' "The Joy of Painting"Get your paints out! Now you can watch all episodes of every season of "The Joy of Painting" free on YouTube!
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NY Phil Plays On!The world-famous New York Philharmonic Symphony is now offering tons of free concerts—some live streamed—for all ages
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Fun Kindness IdeaPull out those vintage clothes, old halloween costumes and ugly Christmas sweaters and put a fun spin on your next video call. Take a picture and share with others to encourage the fun!
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Device Free DinnerTake this time to connect with everyone in your house, even if you're by yourself. Now is a great time to reconnect with those closest to us including ourselves.
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TEDx Self-Care PlaylistToo busy to take care of yourself? These talks offer simple ways to stay healthy — both emotionally and physically.
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Write Thank You LettersThere are SO many individuals sacrificing their own health and time with family to keep the rest of safe and secure during these unprecedented times. Medical professionals, grocery store employees, warehouse workers, truck drivers, etc. A little note of kindness can go so far! Let's make sure to uplift those who are keeping us going while the rest of the world is shut down.
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Loving Kindness Meditation15-minute loving-kindness meditation from Emma Seppala Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and author of "The Happiness Track."
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Some Good News with Jonn KrasinskiJohn Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world, including an interview with Steve Carell to mark the 15th anniversary of The Office, as well as John’s newest hero Coco. #somegoodnews
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Tara Brach MeditationsTara Brach’s teachings blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our world. The result is a distinctive voice in Western Buddhism, one that offers a wise and caring approach to freeing ourselves and society from suffering.
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One Important Recommendation You May Not be HearingA great article by Dr. Eugene K. Choi on why it's beneficial to be less afraid (and more grateful) during the pandemic.
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Free online toolkit to support remote learningA free online toolkit made by mindSpark designed to provide you with the professional development, tools and community you may need during this time to more effectively teach online.
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Kindness CalendarsDownload our kindness calendars that include a way to be kind each day. Remember to modify the ideas so you practice safe social distancing.
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Hello, I can help!Leave behind these cards (while practicing safe social distancing) to see if anyone in your neighborhood needs any help.
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Support Local BusinessesLook for local small businesses that remain 'open' online and purchase what you can from them for delivery.
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Share Animal PicturesEncourage friends and family on social media to share pictures of the animals they share space with.
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YMCA 360 Free Video ClassesYou can take group exercise classes for all ages right in your own home at no charge for a limited time!
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Coloring PagesA set of six coloring pages you can download that feature the kindness concepts we teach in our lesson plans.
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Community BookOur new kindness challenge booklet. (Only do the challenges that follow good social distancing practices please)
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Host a virtual dinner partyUse Skype, Zoom, Facetime or Google Hangouts to host a dinner party where everyone makes the same dish at home.
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Join a virtual bookclubFind a virtual bookclub to join in from your local library or bookstore or find one that you like online at Goodreads.
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Start a new family traditionFind something fun & meaningful that you'll all look forward to doing together.
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Start JournalingThis will be an interesting time to look back on...
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Create a CookbookCollect all of your favorite recipes and create a cookbook to give to loved ones on special occasions.
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Play a game onlineHave fun playing games online, either by yourself or with others.
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Play a game at homeHave fun playing hide and seek, card games or board games at home.
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Limit time on social mediaLimit time spent on social media and watching the news.
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Adopt a Shelter AnimalAdopt an shelter animal to keep you company - and vice versa.
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UpcycleLearn how to upcycle one of the items you use often in life.
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Create a list of things that make you happyCreate a weekly habit of listing things that make you happy, what you love about yourself and what you're currently grateful for.
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Stay in TouchSet up a Google Hangout or Facetime with friends.
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Learn a new HobbyLearn a new hobby using YouTube Tutorials
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Take a walkTake a walk around the block to get some fresh air.
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Go through old photosRevisit the past by looking at some old photographs.
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Support a Local RetailerIf you have spare money, buy something from a local retailer from their online site.
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Have a dance partyHave a dance party with everyone in your house, even if it's just you.
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make a to-do listCreate a daily to-do list and 'try' to follow it.
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Create an Online PlaydateCreate an online playdate where kids play charades, tell jokes or stories on the phone.
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Hold an Online Video Game NightHold an online video game night with family and/or friends.
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Share your favorite recipeShare your favorite simple recipe with your online community.
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5 Minute MeditationBegin a meditation practice - 5 minutes a day - focus your attention on breathing - THAT'S IT!
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Get OutsideGet outside no matter the weather - it's good for you!
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Stay Positive OnlineConnect with positive online groups so when your news feed isn't only current events/news.
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Go for a driveGo for a drive, notice something new.
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Mail a letter, card or pictureSend a handwritten note to someone who you can't visit just now. Be positive & encouraging.
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Do NothingRest. Stay in pajamas. Do nothing ALL DAY long.
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Storyline OnlineStoryline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.
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Photo Shoot with CatsLighten up social media with a photo shoot with your pets - get creative, but never put yourself or your pet in harms way.
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Cosmic Kids YogaYoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.
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Sidewalk ChalkGet out in the neighborhood and write positive messages on sidewalks for others to see.
