7 Games About Kindness You Can Play With Your Kids
Published July 30, 2025
Teaching kids about kindness doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Sure, we can talk to them about being kind, but what if they could live those lessons while playing games? Incorporating kindness-themed games into their routine is a fantastic way to make learning about compassion, generosity, and empathy exciting and memorable. Games engage kids mentally, physically, and emotionally, boosting both their imagination and social skills.
If you’re looking for new ways to nurture kindness in children, here are some fresh and creative games. Plus, two additional ideas to keep kindness contagious!
7 Fun and Inspiring Games About Kindness
1. Kindness Relay Race
Why not combine physical activity with lessons about kindness? This game is ideal for outdoor play but works just as well in a large indoor space.
Suitable for ages: 6 and up
Goals: Promote teamwork and empathize with others.
What you’ll need:
- A few large bags or backpacks
- Items representing acts of kindness, such as small toys or notes with a kind deed written on them
- A finish line
How to play:
- Fill bags or backpacks with kindness items.
- Divide players into teams.
- Each player must carry the bag to a preset location, remove one item, and express why it represents kindness (e.g., “This note says ‘thank you’—because saying thank you shows respect.”).
- The next player grabs the bag and repeats this process until all team members have participated.
- The first team to complete their relay wins.
2. Kindness Bingo
This interactive game helps kids recognize the value of everyday kindness.
Suitable for ages: All ages
Goals: Encourage simple acts of kindness.
What you’ll need:
- Printable bingo cards with actions like “Compliment a friend,” “Help tidy up,” or “Say hello to someone new.”
How to play:
- Hand out a bingo card and a marker to each player.
- Encourage kids to complete as many squares as they can by performing the listed kindness actions.
- Whoever achieves a full row, column, or diagonal wins, but everyone gets applause for their efforts.
This is perfect for classrooms or family gatherings!
3. The Toothpaste Challenge
Here’s a hands-on activity with a deeper message about the power and permanence of words.
Recommended for: Ages 8 and up
Goals: Teach kids about thoughtfulness in their speech.
What you’ll need: A tube of toothpaste and a large flat surface (like a dish or table).
How to play:
- Squeeze a large amount of toothpaste out of the tube onto the dish.
- Ask each child to try putting the toothpaste back into the tube.
- Discuss how words, like toothpaste, can’t be taken back. Encourage kids to think before they speak and spread positivity instead of hurt.
This simple visual game leaves a lasting impression.
4. Kindness Mission Impossible
This high-energy game turns acts of kindness into a thrilling mission.
Suitable for ages: 8 and up
Goals: Make kindness fun and adventurous.
What you’ll need: Pre-written, sealed envelopes containing “kindness missions.”
How to play:
- Missions might include actions like “Write a kind note to someone,” “Perform a good deed without getting caught,” or “Help someone quietly without asking for thanks.”
- Divide players into small groups and hand out the missions.
- Teams must complete their mission within a limited time.
- Celebrate each group’s efforts once the missions are completed.
This format adds excitement and encourages creative thinking!
5. Me Too!
This icebreaker kindness game encourages empathy and connection.
Suitable for ages: 5 and up
Goals: Foster understanding and shared interests.
What you’ll need: A list of statements like “I love to draw!” or “I enjoy helping others.”
How to play:
- Players move around the room introducing themselves and sharing a statement from the list.
- If another participant shares the same interest, they enthusiastically respond with, “Me too!”
- This game highlights shared values and strengthens relationships.
It’s a great way to set a positive tone at the start of a session or class.
6. Cooperative Musical Chairs
Unlike traditional musical chairs, this version focuses on teamwork and caring for one another.
Suitable for ages: 5 and up
Goals: Promote inclusivity and collaboration.
What you’ll need: One fewer chairs than the number of participants and music.
How to play:
- Play music as kids move around the circle of chairs.
- When the music stops, everyone has to find a seat, but no one should be excluded. If there aren’t enough seats, kids can share chairs or creatively make everyone fit.
- Remove one chair after each round and continue the game, emphasizing the importance of working together to include everyone in the circle.
This game encourages kids to think of solutions that prioritize kindness over competition.
7. Emotional Symphony
This imaginative activity allows kids to explore kindness through sounds and gestures.
Suitable for ages: 6 and up
Goals: Build communication skills and recognize emotions in others.
What you’ll need: A group of kids and plenty of space.
How to play:
- Divide kids into small groups.
- Assign each group an emotion, such as “happy,” “grateful,” or “thoughtful.”
- Groups come up with a sound and motion to represent their emotion.
- Act as a conductor, cueing each group to “play” their emotion symphony-style.
- Build a crescendo by engaging multiple groups at once.
This activity is a lighthearted way to express feelings and practice empathy.
Act Now to Spread Kindness
At Our Father’s House Soup Kitchen, we believe that small acts of kindness make a big difference. Why not inspire children (and adults) to be part of this positive movement? Consider donating to our cause, where your contributions go directly toward feeding and supporting South Florida’s poor and homeless. Together, we can create a kinder, more compassionate world.
Kindness is Contagious
Games about kindness aren’t just fun; they create ripples of positivity that extend far beyond the moment. Start with one of these engaging activities, and watch how acts of kindness multiply naturally in your home or community. Simple actions can change lives; why not start with a game?
Donate To The Poor & Homeless Of South Florida
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