Weekly Activity: July 17, 2023
Expand Your World

Kindness Bingo
(Early Literacy, Elementary)

Play a game of kindness BINGO! This is an ongoing game where children do the actions when around others in their playgroup, or family members.

• High five a friend.
• Give yourself a pat on the back.
• Share something.
• Ask someone if they need help.
• Say "please" or "thank you" to someone.
• Give a family member a hug.
• Tell your friend or family member something you like about them.
• Do a chore for someone without them knowing.
• Help prepare a meal, even by setting the table, or cleaning vegetables.

Friendship Starters
(Elementary, Middle Grades)

Asking interesting questions can spark great conversations. Share your answers with a friend and listen to their answers too!

• What is your strange talent?
• If you could spend the day with anyone, famous or not, who would it be and why?
• Would you rather go camping or stay in a very fancy hotel? Why?
• What has been your favorite day ever?
• What is something surprising that people may not know about you?
• If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

Kindness Bingo
(Teens, Adults)

• Do a chore at home that isn’t normally your responsibility.
• Ask someone older than you to tell you a story about your life.
• Tell a friend something you like or appreciate about them.
• Ask at least two people how they are doing, and really listen to their replies.
• Give someone a thank you note for being amazing.
• Volunteering at a local organization which is important to you.
• Leave your mail carrier a thank you note.
• Spend an hour learning about a culture different from your own.
• Share your favorite hobby with a friend or family member.
• Make a list of five things you like about yourself.
• Recommend a book to a friend.
• Write a letter to a friend or family member.
• Take ten deep breaths: Breathe in to a count of 4 and out to a count of 6.
• Donate things you no longer use to a local organization.
• Make someone a gift.
• Do a chore for someone without them knowing.

Learn a New Language
(Teens, Adults)

Check out a language learning book from the collection and expand your horizons! There are many to choose from, use the WebOPAC flopac.klas.com, or call your reader advisor.