Encouraging acts of kindness for siblings is a wonderful way to nurture strong, loving relationships between your children.
Siblings have a special bond—one filled with laughter, memories, and also, the occasional argument or disagreement. But when kindness is at the center of their relationship, it helps them grow in patience, love, and understanding for one another. Teaching children to serve and care for one another not only strengthens their sibling connection but also reflects biblical character like compassion and selflessness, that extends to other people in their lives.
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If you’re looking for simple ways to encourage kindness at home, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a free printable filled with fun and meaningful acts of kindness for siblings that your children can easily do.
Whether it’s sharing a favorite toy, saying a kind word, or helping with chores, these small actions can make a big impact. With a little encouragement, your kids can learn the importance of kindness and how they can bless others with their kindness.
What are Acts of Kindness?
Acts of kindness are simple, thoughtful actions that show love, care, and respect for others. They can be as small as offering a smile, sharing a kind word, or helping someone in need. These gestures may seem minor, but they have the power to brighten someone’s day and strengthen relationships.
As Christians, we are called to love one another (John 13:34), and kindness is a beautiful way to live out that love. Ephesians 4:32 reminds us, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Kindness isn’t just about being nice—it’s about having a heart that looks for ways to serve and uplift others. When we teach our children to be kind, we help them develop a Christlike attitude of love, patience, and forgiveness. By making kindness a daily habit, we create a more loving home and stronger relationships.
Ways to Be Kind to Your Sibling
This printable page, 20 Ways to Be Kind to Your Sibling, is a fun and simple way to encourage kindness between brothers and sisters. It includes 20 easy, thoughtful actions—like giving a compliment, playing a game together, or helping with chores—that can help build a stronger sibling bond and create a more loving, Christ-centered home.
There are lots of creative ways to use this printable! Here are a few ideas:
- Bingo Blackout Challenge: Turn it into a game by challenging your kids to complete all 20 acts of kindness as a blackout bingo.
- Color Challenge: Let them choose acts of kindness based on their sibling’s favorite colors, adding a personalized touch.
- Monthly Kindness Challenge: Encourage them to complete the whole page in a month, spreading kindness almost every day.
- Blind Draw: Have them close their eyes and randomly pick an act of kindness to do each day or week.
Use this printable to inspire daily acts of love and teach your children the joy of serving others—just as God calls us to in Ephesians 4:32. Let’s make kindness a daily habit that blesses both the giver and the receiver!
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Acts of Kindness for Siblings
Here are some of the simple ways included on the printable that siblings can show kindness to each other. There are even more ideas on the printable page, so be sure to check it out and get your copy below.
- Help Them Clean Their Bedroom
- Pay Them a Compliment
- Put a Nice Note in Their Backpack
- Watch TV with Them and Let Them Pick the Show
- Have a Sleepover Together
- Tell Them You Love Them
Preparing the Printable
You’ll need the following supplies to get these pages ready to use. Here is what you’ll need:
- Printer Paper
- Printer
- Markers
Printer Paper
Wireless Color All-in-One PrinterCrayola Broad Line Markers
Once you have your supplies, this is what you’ll need to do:
- Scroll down to the end of this post to the form where you can input your email address. Put in your name and email to request that the siblings acts of kindness printable be sent to your inbox.
- Find the email with the file in your inbox (if you don’t see it, check your junk mail), download it, and save it.
- Open the file on your computer and print out the worksheets. When you print, you may need to choose the setting ‘Fit to Page’ or a similar setting to make sure it fits the page.
- Give your children the page and explain to them how to use it and encourage them in their kindness toward one another.
Acts of Kindness Ideas & Resources
Here are more ideas and resources for acts of kindness that I think your family will enjoy and find helpful.
- Random Acts of Kindness Jar
- Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Police Officers
- Elf on the Shelf Random Acts of Kindness Ideas
Make Your Own Scratch Off Random Acts of Kindness CardsActs of Kindness Management SystemRandom Acts of Kindness Cards with Prompts: 120 Cut-and-Use Notes to Spread Positivity
Acts of kindness can have a lasting impact on sibling relationships, fostering love, respect, and understanding. As parents, guiding your children to practice kindness toward one another is a beautiful way to nurture their bonds and help them grow in character.
By incorporating simple, everyday acts of kindness, you not only teach your kids the importance of caring for others but also model Christ-like love in action. Remember, it’s the small gestures that can mean the most—whether it’s sharing a toy, offering a kind word, or helping with chores.
