Every parent wants his child to grow up as a worthy member of society and just a good person. Listing the desired qualities of character for her baby, any mother will name kindness among them. But this is such an abstract concept that it is very difficult to explain it to a first grader. It doesn’t matter, practical exercises will help! Let's try to make a list of good deeds for children right now.
Doing good is appropriate in any situation.
You should start with a conversation, it’s very good if this topic is touched on during the “class hour” at school, but parents at home should pay attention to raising a child in this matter. It is important to convey to each child one simple thought: if each of us is kinder and more attentive to everything that surrounds him, the world will become better. You need to relate to others the way you want them to relate to you. Animals, nature and the entire surrounding space as a whole also need care. Remember that it is difficult for kids to think abstractly and broadly. It is for this reason that it makes sense to put together a list of good deeds for children. Having such a hint, the child will definitely understand and remember that there is good, and can also become better. What to write in such a list? Below we give various examples, for convenience it is useful to have immediately a large list of “significant” tasks that are performed from time to time, and a small one for every day. But be sure to make a rule - not a day without a good deed!
A smile will make everyone warmer!
It would seem that this is difficult - to smile at the first passer-by or the seller in the store? And now, comrades, adults, remember with what expression you most often go out. That's the same, but if everyone smiled at each other, life would have become much more fun and pleasant! Tell your child how much this kindness means, and how important it is to always communicate positively with others. Let your list of good deeds for children begin with the item “smile at strangers”. But you can still say hello to your housemates and sellers from the stores you regularly visit. Just try and soon everyone around you will take this initiative. And then leaving your home you will not fall into a “hostile alien world”, but into a society of old friends.
Giving mood is easy
Many of us lack attention to others. But to please a person is very simple. You can compliment the teacher at school or even a stranger on the street. In fact, this is basic politeness, but often we just forget about it. So why not add to the list of good deeds a child can do “please others”? And if we choose only conversations for unfamiliar and unfamiliar people, then a completely different attitude should be to those close to us. Parents should never scold a first-grader for giving his little thing to a school friend, sharing a pen and forgetting to pick it up or deciding to treat his friend with sweets. On the contrary, encourage such actions, because, in fact, this is kindness.
Attention, I need help!
Most children are kind and responsive in nature. Already at the age of 4-5 years, the child considers himself sufficiently independent and “adult” and is ready to carry out a variety of tasks and tasks. What is noteworthy, this is a completely disinterested urge, for his own help the baby is ready to receive only praise. Invite the child to look around him from time to time and ask himself: “To whom and how can I help?”. Even a first-grader can bring a stack of notebooks for a teacher, take on some of the homework, or take part in cleaning the school office. Help may also be required for a complete stranger — moving a pensioner across the road, telling time or road — all these “pioneering” examples can happen in real life at any time. And of course, no one should stay away if something extraordinary happens. Every child should know that if he has witnessed a situation that he cannot resolve on his own, he should immediately call for help from adults and tell him everything he knows about the incident.
Caring for our smaller brothers
Child psychologists around the world claim that it is very useful to have a pet for the development of a child. The animal in the house teaches the baby responsibility, compassion and care. A first grader or an older preschooler can completely independently take care of almost any pet that is kept in a cage, cat or dog of small and medium size. But even if your family already has a pet, in the list of good deeds for children you should definitely include caring for animals in general. Feed the birds on the street, a homeless cat or dog with your child. For birds, you can also make a birdhouse or feeder. It is very good if the school also has a living area in which children can not only watch the animals, but also look after them.
Nature also needs your participation
Think about how often you could do good deeds? A list for children on this subject must necessarily include concern for the environment and the environment. Going on a hike or just on a picnic? Do not forget to take the garbage bag, but rather a few. And before you start your meal or begin to set up camp, invite the child to clean the chosen meadow. Often rubbish is lying under our feet, even in our own yard. No need to be shy to remove it, but then it will be nice to go for a walk in a clean place. Children can also, together with their parents, plant a small flower bed near the house or grow flowers at home on the balcony in the warm season. The list of good deeds for children 7 years old may also include assistance to parents or grandmother in the summer cottage.
Know how to give and you will get more
In any house there are things that are not used and are unlikely to be needed in the future. But someone at this time desperately needs them and sometimes can not afford to just take and buy. So why not do a spring cleaning and get rid of all the excess. Of course, children should do such a good deed only with the approval and help of their parents. Adults should teach a child how to easily part with clothes that aren’t his size, bored toys and other things that are no longer planned to be used. Where to put all this wealth? Clothes can be transferred to some charity organization, try to attach personal things to friends and acquaintances. Remember the simple rule: the more you give, the more you get - this is the law of the universe that really works. Speaking of charity, usually at 7-8 years old all children already have their own money "for pocket expenses." Today, in many shopping centers and public institutions, there are donation boxes, invite your child to drop at least a couple of coins from time to time, because it is quite possible that these funds will save someone's life or improve its quality!
You can do good in your own home
Many parents wonder if it is necessary to include in the list of good deeds for elementary school children a variety of housework responsibilities and norms of communication between households. Think for yourself, helping one of the relatives do their homework is a good deed, or to please mom or dad with a cup of tea, a gift for no reason? The answer to both questions is unambiguously positive. And this means that even without leaving our own home, each of us can do good deeds. The list for children of primary school age may include not only help with housework and caring for pets, but also many other pleasant and useful things. First-graders can help in raising and caring for younger children, if any, to please relatives with gifts for no reason and offer to help in almost any business - from cleaning to going to the store.
Together you can do more!
A lot of positive emotions is brought to children and adults by participating in all kinds of charity events. An interesting idea for a school is to organize trips to nursing homes from time to time. During such meetings, students of educational institutions can simply talk with grandparents, give gifts made by their own hands, arrange small concerts. The organization of such an event is quite simple, and the effect of it is simply amazing. Lonely elderly people are very happy about any attention, and it is pleasant and interesting for children to feel significant. Isn’t good deeds done for the sake of positive emotions? A list for children of grade 2 may also include events for first-graders or even patronage of the younger ones. Who, if not experienced second-graders, are able to help those who have recently come to school with their studies and help solve any problems from the loose shoelaces to personal relationships with peers?
From idea to implementation!
You probably already wrote a long list of good deeds for children at school and at home, but be sure to leave the last few lines blank. Invite your child to think well and suggest their own options. Some of them may seem fantastic and impracticable, while others may well be tried to translate into reality. Of course, only on ideas does the child’s participation in this work not end. Think together how it is possible to carry out the plan and be sure to involve the young thinker in the implementation. Even the forces of one family or school class can do a variety of good deeds, the list for children of grade 1 can always be supplemented. The most important thing is that all this should be carried out from a pure heart and completely disinterestedly.