Kindness for my Inner Child

--by starryskies, posted Oct 8, 2012

I used to teach elementary school. A few days ago, I found a stash of toys and other things that I had used as prizes. They were small prizes like little cars, bouncing balls, animal cards, pencils with fun "grippers," and bracelets. I decided they 'd be a perfect giveaway for a random act of kindness.

As I looked through the toys, I decided to gift them in pairs (with a smile card) so that the child (or whoever finds the toy) can share one of the toys if s/he wanted with a friend (another kindness opportunity!). Today I thought about where I could drop them off... I had a few different ideas, but ended up deciding on park playgrounds. I went to a few different playgrounds within a few blocks of each other and hid the prizes.

While going around the playgrounds, I felt that this was another random act of kindness for my inner child. Plus, lots of fun! :)

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Posted by starryskies
Oct 8, 2012
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Readers Comments

jsmc10 wrote: This is such a great idea! I can imagine the childrens faces lighting up when they found them! :)

Busygirl wrote: Thanks for making me smile! Great idea and great fun for the finder as well as you.

denisemj wrote: What a wonderful idea! II can only imagine the faces of the kids that find the toy.
Thanks for sharing :)

annjav wrote: That good idea certainly made me smile!

blessedjcm wrote: Wonderful idea!!!

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Such a cute idea, nice going! :)

princessliz wrote: Sweet! You also left it open for others to continue to spread kindness by doubling the gifts! Wonderful!

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