Build a Kind Classroom with an Easy Kindness Challenge
The simplest SEL activity to boost community, kindness, and connection this back-to-school season!
Looking to start the school year with something that builds community without adding more to your prep plate? I’ve got you covered.
This Kindness Challenge is one of my favorite low-prep ways to kick off social-emotional learning while helping students build relationships, show gratitude, and create a culture of kindness right from day one.
Why a Kindness Challenge Works
When students feel safe, valued, and part of a positive community, their learning grows—especially in those early weeks of school. But let’s be real: adding another program to your packed first-week schedule can feel overwhelming.
That’s why this Classroom Kindness Challenge was designed to be both meaningful and manageable.
Here’s What Makes It a Game-Changer:
✅ Super Easy to Prep – Just print everything on 8.5x11 paper. No special materials. No extra cutting. You’re ready to go.
✅ Fully Customizable – I’ve included a full week of kindness challenge prompts you can use right away, plus a blank version in case you want to tailor it to your students, your schedule, or your school’s theme.
✅ Ready-to-Use Tickets + Party Option – Includes printable kindness tickets for students to recognize their peers and a fun Friday “Kindness Party” idea to wrap up the week with celebration and connection.
How to Use It in Your Classroom
Introduce the Challenge Monday Morning – Keep the daily kindness acts hidden and reveal one each day. Instant mystery and excitement!
Catch Kindness in Action – Anytime a student or teacher notices a kind act, they give out a kindness ticket. It’s quick, easy, and builds a habit of looking for the good.
Celebrate on Friday – End the week with a mini kindness party. Pull tickets for prizes, celebrate acts of kindness, and reflect on what your class accomplished together.
The Best Part?
You can weave this into your daily routine with zero stress. It takes just a few minutes each day but makes a lasting impact on your classroom climate.
Ready to bring more kindness into your classroom?
Grab the Kindness Challenge Here!
Whether it’s for Kindness Week, Spirit Week, or simply the start of a new school year, this resource is the perfect SEL add-on that’s fun, fast, and full of heart.
Let kindness lead the way this year—you’ll be amazed at the ripple effect it creates.
