How Preschoolers Show Kindness

Many preschoolers are very thoughtful and selfless individuals. They truly care about others and are always doing small things to show how much they love their friends and family. They make you smile with their kind gestures and you always look for spontaneous new signs of more sweetness and generosity.

  1. Share and Share Alike

    • While many children do not like to share their playthings with others, some preschoolers are the exception. The kind and considerate child offers his blocks and Legos to whomever needs them to complete their structures. His toy trucks and cars are just waiting in line for the next child to race them across the room. While coloring or painting, he allows the other children to choose their hues first. If he notices a child who is sad and withdrawn, he makes a point of bringing his favorite toy and offering it to her to play with.

    Showing Affection and Love

    • Kind and considerate children are not afraid to give and receive love.

      You may know a preschooler who is also very lovable. He responds enthusiastically to hugs and kisses and is happy to return some of his own. He smiles at everyone from the mailman to the garbage collector. Even if his hands are sticky or there is chocolate spread from ear to ear, you cannot help but love this little one right back.

    Being a Big Helper

    • This kind child may extend his altruistic personality by always offering to assist. "Helping" you butter your toast, set the table and clear a meal are done with a warm and giving smile. He will play with younger siblings so you can get some work done and help them pick up all their toys at bedtime. He is eager to please and do all the little extra tasks that may make your day better and brighter.

    Looking Out for the Underdog

    • A kind child will come to the aid of another in distress. He will defend younger and less assertive children when they are faced with adversity or uncomfortable situations. Giving up a favorite seat or toy comes easy to him because he just wants everyone to get along and be as happy as he is.

    Reinforcing Kind and Considerate Actions

    • Parents can nurture their considerate child in many ways. Praising him when he does a considerate act, acting as a role model and helping him find ways to show helpfulness and generosity to others are all methods of encouraging kind behavior. Children also actually learn this type of behavior from being in the company of their peers. Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget affirms that children perceive an adult as someone they must listen to and obey but with other children, they learn to share, cooperate and empathize with one another.

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