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Each Act Of Kindness from our Advent Tree is listed with some suggestions that we hope you will enjoy!
Inspired by the below? Help support families in need
Tag us in your photos & videos on Instagram and Facebook using @inspire.charity - we'd love to see what you get upto and help inspire others!
Why not send us your photos and we can post on social media?
https://www.trusselltrust.org/
Use the Trussell Trust website to find the nearest foodbank to you and help support this incredible charity
Maybe draw them a picture too? Help make them smile
Remember that normal glitter damages the environment, but a holiday card with sparkle is very special
Check out https://www.ecoglitterfun.com/ for Eco-friendly, biodegradable glitter, guilt-free sparkles
Perhaps you can send a card to a friend celebrating a different religious holiday? Remember it's the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, and this year Ramadan falls in December for any Muslim friends.
Maybe you can tell them in another language too or make them a special card
Perhaps you could cook a snack or meal from a different country and discuss as a family? Or listen to music in another language or from another religion?
Sometimes it feels like harder work getting the kids to clear up than doing it yourself, but perhaps make it a fun activity like preparing dinner together - with the kids safely chopping some fruit and vegetables? Or help tidy away each others toys to be kind?
Great Ormond Street are always looking for donations. Take a look at the hospital’s helpful list of suggestions here:
And maybe also say "Hello how are you?"
https://www.ecoglitterfun.com/
A great place for ideas. Make sure you have plenty of glue/ card/ paper and paints.
Running low on card and glue? Your local newsagent should be able to help out if in a bind! And stickers could help keep it clean!
As it's the weekend, maybe you can try somewhere new with these helpful links:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/top-10-family-walks
https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/50-family-friendly-cycle-routes-uk
Help your kids focus on kind personality traits - like thoughtfulness, gentleness, good humour etc.
Perhaps show your kids some chores to help get ready for Christmas - keeping the tree tidy, hanging up cards, tidying kitchen cupboards ready for more festive food.
How long is the perfect hug?
Psychologists in London claim they have cracked the code on the ideal embrace, saying hugs should last between five and 10 seconds.
According to researchers at Goldsmiths University, longer hugs were found to provide an immediate pleasure boost compared to shorter ones (lasting just one second)
We are so pleased to be supporting this amazing charity:
https://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/
They do so much for families less fortunate to try and ensure everyone has the best start in life. Check out their wonderful new Baby Buddy App here.
Make them some mince pies
Take out the bins
Sweep some leaves from their pathway
Sometimes it's hard when we're worrying about Covid. But you could safely make them some mince pies? Deliver them a card? Or sweep some leaves from their pathway?
It's a moment to discuss with your kids those who are less fortunate than ourselves, and why homelessness exists. Check out this list of children's books to help guide the conversation or seek out Sesame Street videos online that tackle the topic.
Be kind to yourselves too - if you don't have much time for anything fancy, why not rustle up some super easy Flapjacks, they are a firm favourite of our family and so easy to make. All you'll need are your morning porridge oats, butter, sugar, golden syrup and a baking sheet. Check out www.bbcgoodfood.com for the recipes!
Maybe something to do every day, not just during Advent. Find a little book, pen and pop by their bed and make it something you do together before a bedtime story?
Try and help your kids focus on attributes that are kind, rather than looks based. Help think through some compliments they could give to their friends or to you!
"Thank you for such a delicious breakfast, you put some much effort and love into our food."
"I love how kind you are to your friends."
"You are always so thoughtful."
Here are some ways to help the planet - plant a little holly bush in the garden? Talk about why trees and plants are so important while you help grow a new herb at home? Focus on recycling, find your closest recycling center here:
https://www.gov.uk/recycling-collections
Stop using plastics at home
Use refills /plant a tree/ Walk to school
A good moment to talk to your kids about those they miss, get excited for seeing more family members this Christmas than last! Perhaps you can make the phone call more fun by singing a carol or song to wish them Merry Christmas. And if it can't be a call, send a video via Whatsapp or text instead?
The final day is here - congratulations on all the kindness you have spread as a family! Christmas Eve is always busy, so keep it nice and simple with this act today...
https://www.british-sign.co.uk/
Learn some other phrases in sign language, such as Merry Christmas. Maybe video it and tag us, we'd love to see what you learn!
Instagram: @inspire.charity
Start spreading some Christmas Kindness
Decorate the 100% wooden tree with a different wooden magnetic piece and create a fun family memory, spread kindness and help those that need it most.
By the 25th December, you will have a beautifully dressed advent tree, helped a great charity, spread kindness among your friends and family and created some memorable family moments.
No landfill. Can be used again next year, or pass it on to family or friends!
