Assalamualaikum dear parents! On today’s episode, we will be hammering on one of the activities we recommended in our previous post as a way of weaving kindness into our daily routines. As we already know, one excellent activity that can help instill the value of kindness in your little ones is creating a Kindness Jar.
This simple project can help strengthen our bond with our kids while encouraging acts of compassion and generosity.
So, let’s jump right into it. Here’s what and what you will need when creating a kindness jar:
- A clear jar or container
- Colorful paper
- Scissors
- Pens or markers
- Decorative items (optional)
Steps to Create Your Kindness Jar
To make your work easier, I have created a step-by-step guide for creating your own kindness to jar so that you don’t have to stress too much. You’ll find them below:
- Gather the Family to Discuss: Sit down with your children and explain the purpose of the Kindness Jar. Discuss how important kindness is in Islam and how it pleases Allah (SWT). We already have a post up on that, so you can check it out.
- Decorating the Jar: This is the most fun part. It’s very important to let kids unleash their creativity by letting them decorate the jar. Stickers, ribbons, or paint make it visually appealing so it will be nice to use them.
- Cutting the Paper Strips: After decorating the jar, you’ll want to cut several strips of colorful paper. These paper strips will be used to write down the acts of kindness. After cutting them, you’ll need a list of kind acts to write down. We have curated a checklist of kind acts, so you can just use that.
- Filling the Jar: After writing down the acts of kindness on the paper strips and place it in the jar. You can start with a few and add more as you think of them. It’s also important to decide as a family how often you’ll draw from the jar. It could be daily or weekly, depending on your schedule. Once you’re done with these four, then you’re good to go.
Wrapping up
Remember, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The believers who show the most perfect faith are those who have the best character and the best of you are those who are best to their families” (At-Tirmidhi).
As you engage in this activity, you might find yourself wanting to explore more ways to teach kindness to your children. Our book Being Kind to Mommy is a wonderful resource for Muslim families looking to nurture kindness, especially towards mothers.
This beautifully illustrated book offers additional activities and stories that complement your Kindness Jar project perfectly.
Are you interested in more Islamic activities for children? How has teaching kindness impacted your family? Share your experiences in the comments below!
