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Kindness Clothespin Circle

  • Grades 1-3

Show kindness to everyone, even yourself! Create a clothespin circle of your best qualities, or use as a classroom activity to share compliments and kindness!

Materials



Clothespins
Acrylic Paints
Paintbrushes
Foam Sheets
Magnets (Optional)

Scissors

Markers

Pencil/Pen

Glue/Hot Glue* Adult Supervision Required

Instructions



Step  1.

Paint the tops of your clothespins and set them aside to dry.

Step  1.

Paint the tops of your clothespins and set them aside to dry.

Step  2.

Trace two circles on your foam sheets — making one slightly bigger than the other — then, cut them out.

Step  2.

Trace two circles on your foam sheets — making one slightly bigger than the other — then, cut them out.

Step  3.

Once your clothespins are completely dry, use a marker to write kinds words and affirmations to describe who you are!

Step  3.

Once your clothespins are completely dry, use a marker to write kinds words and affirmations to describe who you are!

Step  4.

Write the phrase, “I Am” in the middle of the small foam circle, then glue it on top of the larger circle and let it dry.

Step  4.

Write the phrase, “I Am” in the middle of the small foam circle, then glue it on top of the larger circle and let it dry.

Step  5.

Clip your clothespins around the foam circle to show off your best qualities! Or spread kindness to others by clipping the kind affirmations to their foam circles.  

Step  5.

Clip your clothespins around the foam circle to show off your best qualities! Or spread kindness to others by clipping the kind affirmations to their foam circles.