World Kindness Week is an annual, unofficial observance that encourages people to spread kindness and compassion in their communities. It is celebrated during the week that includes World Kindness Day, which is held annually on November 13th. 

The event was initiated by the World Kindness Movement (WKM), a global coalition of kindness non-governmental organizations (NGOs), at a 1997 convention in Tokyo, and the first World Kindness Day was officially launched in 1998. 

29 acts of kindness challenge ideas for kids

Children can also participate in acts of kindness. Here are 20 suggestions for acts of kindness that kids can do:

1. Help with chores without being asked: This could be tidying up their toys or helping to set the table.
2. Write a thank you note: This could be for a teacher, coach, or family member who has done something nice for them.
3. Share their toys with siblings or friends: Sharing is an essential act of kindness.
4. Donate old clothes and toys: They can help sort through their belongings and choose items to donate.
5. Compliment a friend or classmate they don't know well: Simple words of affirmation can make someone's day.
6. Plant a tree or flowers: This is an act of kindness towards the environment.
7. Bake cookies for neighbors: This can teach them about generosity and community spirit.
8. Help a younger sibling with homework or play: Older siblings can be role models of kindness.
9. Make a homemade gift for a friend or family member: The time and effort put into a homemade gift often means more than something bought from a store.
10. Invite a new student or friend over for a playdate: This can help someone feel welcome.
11. Offer to walk a neighbor's dog: This is especially kind if the neighbor is elderly or unwell.
12. Read a book to a younger child: This not only helps the younger child but also develops the older child's reading skills.
13. Give up their seat for someone else: Whether it’s on the bus or at home, this is a simple act of respect.
14. Pick up litter in the park or neighborhood: This act of kindness shows respect for the community and the environment.
15. Create artwork for a local nursing home: This can bring joy to the residents.
16. Help pack a lunch for a family picnic: This involves teamwork and consideration for others.
17. Help carry groceries: Offering to help can make a big difference, especially for elderly neighbors or parents juggling multiple tasks.
18. Let someone else go first in a game: This act of sportsmanship is a great way to show kindness.
19. Say "please" and "thank you": These simple phrases show respect and appreciation for others.
20. Smile: A warm smile can be contagious and brighten someone's day.
21. Help a friend with homework: If they see a classmate struggling, they could offer to help.
22. Make a bird feeder: This is a fun activity that also helps local wildlife.
23. Write a letter to a family member: They could write to a grandparent or another relative who lives far away.
24. Donate books to a library: If they've outgrown some of their books, this act of kindness can benefit other children in their community.
25. Water plants for a neighbor: Especially if the neighbor is on vacation or finds it difficult to do so.
26. Prepare a meal for the family: With adult supervision, kids can learn to cook and share a meal.
27. Leave kind notes in library books: Future readers will get a pleasant surprise.
28. Start a free little library: They can share books with neighbors and encourage others to do the same.
29. Create a kindness jar: They can fill a jar with kind actions and each day pick one to do.

The ultimate goal is to inspire a "pay-it-forward" ripple effect, encouraging consistent kindness beyond just the designated week. 

Do kids prefer the Treasure Tower over a treasure box?
Yes!  There is something "magical" to children about the combination of getting a token that tells them they're a "Super Patient" or a "Super Student" or they've earned the "Treasure Tower Award" and getting to make their selection, insert the token, turn the handle, and have their dental toy reward fall down the chute. It's a great last experience for them to remember before going home and gives them something to look forward to when coming back!