February is a wonderful month to focus on kindness, connection, and caring for others. With Valentine’s Day in the middle of the month and a national kindness day also falling in February, it naturally lends itself to talking about love, empathy, and thoughtful actions. This February kindness challenge is designed to help children practice kindness in simple, meaningful ways, both at home and at school, throughout the month.
Kindness does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. Small, intentional acts can have a big impact, especially when they are repeated day after day.
A February kindness calendar gives kids clear, doable ideas that fit easily into everyday life. From helping at home to spreading kindness at school or in the wider community, this kindness challenge encourages children to notice others and act with care.
Using the February Kindness Challenge Calendar
This February kindness challenge printable works in the same easy, flexible way as our other kindness calendars. You can follow it day by day as a daily kindness challenge, or pick random acts of kindness to suit your family or classroom routine. Some families like to check off each square as it is completed, while others use the calendar as a source of ideas when they need inspiration.
The activities are suitable for children of different ages and work well in both home and school settings. Many of the acts focus on kindness toward family members, classmates, neighbors, and people we interact with during everyday life. February can be a busy month, but these simple acts are designed to fit naturally into your day without adding pressure.
A Full Year of Kindness Calendars
This February kindness challenge is part of our full set of kindness calendars for the entire year. We have monthly kindness challenges for January through December, so you can keep the focus on kindness going all year long.
Each month includes fresh ideas and seasonal acts, making it easy to return to kindness again and again. Using kindness calendars throughout the year helps children build positive habits and reinforces the idea that kindness is something we practice every day, not just once.
We will continue to publish these throughout the year until the whole set is complete.
Acts of Kindness Included in the February Calendar
Here are all of the acts included in this February kindness challenge printable:
- Tidy up a common area in your house
- Give an honest compliment to two people
- Listen closely when someone is talking
- Help put away the groceries or laundry
- Bake a treat, with a grown-up, for a neighbor
- Offer to read a book to a sibling or pet
- Share a fun toy with a friend
- Draw a heart on a foggy window for others
- Write a nice note for your teacher or bus driver
- Give an unexpected high-five to someone
- Help a classmate who looks stuck
- Say “I love you” to three family members
- Hold the door for a stranger
- Pick up a piece of trash outside
- Give out Valentine’s cards or kind notes
- Say something kind about your own efforts
- Ask an adult if they need help with a task
- Let someone else choose the game or movie
- Be kind to the environment and recycle today
- Leap Day bonus: write three things you are grateful for
- Refill a pet’s water bowl, even if it is not yours
- Tell a joke to someone who needs a laugh
- Call a grandparent or relative to chat
- Clean your room or desk without being asked
- Give a genuine smile to everyone you see
- Offer to carry a bag for a family member
- Write a positive message with sidewalk chalk
- Thank the person who cooked your dinner
- Forgive someone who upset you
February Is a Great Time for a Kindness Challenge
February is often associated with love because of Valentine’s Day, making it a perfect time to talk about kindness in all its forms. Beyond cards and gifts, this kindness challenge helps children understand that love can be shown through actions, patience, and everyday kindness.
Tying kindness into a February challenge gives kids practical ways to show care and builds empathy during a kindness-focused month.
Download the February Kindness Challenge PDF
You can download the February kindness challenge PDF and start right away. This free printable is easy to use at home or in school and works beautifully as part of a daily routine or morning discussion. It’s a simple resource that helps turn kind ideas into kind actions.
More Kindness Activities
If you are looking for more ways to encourage kindness, we have lots of kindness activities, challenges, and printables to explore. These ideas are perfect for helping children practice kindness in different ways throughout the year.
More February Activities for Kids
February is packed with great opportunities for learning and fun, from Valentine’s Day activities to meaningful projects for Black History Month. Alongside this February kindness challenge, you’ll find plenty of creative ideas to help children explore kindness, love, and respect through seasonal crafts, printables, and hands-on activities that work well at home or in school.
More Annual Challenges for Kids
If your children enjoy having a daily or monthly challenge, be sure to explore our other annual challenges for kids. From kindness and gratitude to creativity and positive habits, these challenges give children something meaningful to work toward all year long.
If you found this February kindness challenge helpful, please consider sharing this blog post with other families or teachers. Sharing helps spread kindness even further and allows more children to take part in simple, thoughtful acts every day.
