At first glance, instructing the ignorant seemed like the hardest of the works of mercy for children to do. Once I thought about HOW kids operate, it wasn’t as hard as I had thought. Giving and Gratitude (for kids) comes naturally. How many times have you witnessed two brothers huddled together as one teaches the other something?
For the next few days, we will be concentrating on teaching things to others. If you have little kids, the older one can teach them how to pick up, or how to complete a simple chore (like putting away the kid cups/bowls, if you have them in an easily accessible place). Or maybe teach them how to play with a particular toy. My daughter was overjoyed to teach her baby sister how to use her Hot Dot Jr set to learn her colors and baby sister caught on quick!
If your child is older, they can teach a younger sibling or a friend how to do something they are good at or enjoy doing. Ideas include knitting, making friendship bracelets or other jewelry, how to groom a pet, how to count to 10 in another language, you name it. The ideas are endless!
If your child is in high school, they might even consider being a tutor for someone who is having trouble in a subject they excel in!
What are some ways that your children serve by teaching others?
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