As a retired nurse, I needed things to fill in some free time. So, for 15 years I volunteered decorating the bulletin board where my daughter is the secretary at the elementary school. I love to do artwork. It was a pleasure to come up with ideas each month. One time a student came up to me to ask if she could help me. I was prepared to say no and she should probably go back to her classroom. Then I decided to take her to her teacher to ask permission to let her be my helper. The teacher readily agreed. That started a new trend. The kids loved helping me. They took pride that they helped. I had no shortage of helpers every month! I had to start a sign up sheet! It was a lesson for me to allow these beautiful children to be part of something they can feel proud of and it helped them the value of volunteering. Although, this is a small Random Act of Kindness, no heroics of any kind, it meant as much to the children as it did to me.
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Even small acts of kindness can teach the habit of helping others and teaching children good habits is one of the best things we can do to ensure our future. Thank you for your post!