My Kind Self and Helpful Neighbor
I'm a pretty nice kid, or at least I try to be. My mom always tells me it's important to be kind to others, and I really do my best. Sometimes it's hard though, especially when other kids are being mean or selfish. But I keep trying because I know it's the right thing to do.
One of the ways I show kindness is by helping out around the house without being asked. I make my bed every morning, tidy up my room, and put my dirty clothes in the laundry basket. I also help set the table for meals and clear my plate when I'm done eating. My parents both work really hard, so I want to make their lives a little easier when I can.
At school, I always try to include everyone and never leave anyone out during games at recess. If I see someone sitting alone at lunch, I'll invite them to join me and my friends. I know how lousy it feels to be left out, so I don't want anyone else to experience that. I also help my classmates when they're struggling with schoolwork by explaining things in a kind, patient way. Kindness costs nothing, but it means so much.
I'm lucky to have a really kind and helpful neighbor named Mrs. Jenkins. She's an elderly lady who lives right next door. Whenever there's a snowstorm, she can't shovel her driveway and walkway because it's too hard on her back. So I always go over and do it for her. She tries to pay me, but I never accept money because helping her is the right thing to do. She's so sweet and grateful every time.
In the springtime, Mrs. Jenkins has a small vegetable garden she loves tending to. But the older she gets, the harder it is for her to bend down, pull weeds, and do all the other physical work required. So I gladly go over once a week to help her out. We'll weed the garden together, prune plants, add new soil, and whatever else needs doing that day. I really enjoy spending time with Mrs. Jenkins while breathing the fresh air and getting some exercise too.
Whenever Mrs. Jenkins bakes, she always makes a little extra to share with my family as a thank you for my help. Her chocolate chip cookies are out of this world! She's taught me some of her baking secrets, like always using room temperature eggs and how to perfectly cream the butter and sugar. Baking with her is a fun experience I cherish.
Sometimes in the summer, Mrs. Jenkins likes to sit outside and read on her porch in the nice weather. But the hot sun can make it uncomfortable. So I'll go over and set up a big umbrella to give her some shade. I also like to bring her a cold glass of lemonade or iced tea to help her stay cool and hydrated. She's always so appreciative of my small acts of kindness.
Last fall, Mrs. Jenkins's leaves filled up almost her entire yard. I could tell she was dreading trying to rake them all, so I surprised her one Saturday morning by going over and doing it for her. It took me a few hours since there were so many leaves, but it was totally worth it to see the smile on her face and know how much I had helped her.
乐于助人的人 At Christmas time, I make sure to get Mrs. Jenkins a special present to show how much I care about her. Last year, I framed one of the photos we took together in her garden over the summer. I could tell it meant so much to her. This year, I'm going to bake her a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies as an extra gift.
Sometimes my friends tease me for spending so much time helping Mrs. Jenkins and cal
l me a goody-two-shoes. But I just shrug it off because I know I'm doing the right thing. It makes me feel good inside to be kind and helpful, and that's what really matters.
My kindness isn't just limited to my family and neighbor though. I also participate in community service activities through my school's volunteer club. We've done beach cleanups, served meals at a local soup kitchen, made holiday cards for veterans and rest home residents, and collected supplies for animal shelters. It feels amazing to give back and make a positive difference.
Overall, I'm really proud of the kind, compassionate person I am. I hope I can inspire others, especially my friends, to be kinder too. If everyone did small acts of kindness and looked out for one another more, the world would be a much better, happier place. Kindness is free and makes you feel good too - it's a total win-win!
So that's my story of being a kind kid myself and having an amazingly sweet, helpful neighbor in Mrs. Jenkins. I feel very lucky, and I'll never stop trying to be a good person who brings more light into this world. It's what makes me proud of myself and gives me a s
ense of purpose. As the saying goes, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." I'll keep living by those words and making kindness cool!
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