A is for Appreciation, showing it matters.
A word of thanks, makes no one shatters.
B is for Beloved, showing love is key,
Kindness in our hearts sets the spirit free.
C is for Compliment, sweet words we say,
To brighten someone’s mood and make their day.
D is for Donate, a kind thing indeed,
Give what you can and you’ve done a good deed!
E is for Encouraging, a kind word here and there.
To help a friend in need, to show them that you care.
F is for Forgiveness, when things go wrong,
We say “I’m sorry”, and we still belong.
G is for Giving. A gift of your favorite toy,
sharing it with others brings everyone joy.
H is for Hug, a warm squeeze that’s tight,
Helping someone feel alright.
I is for Include, a tactic so divine,
In all of the games, making sure no one’s behind.
J is for Joy that we spread each day.
It’s kindness in action, to brighten someone’s way.
K is for Kindness, bright and clear,
We show it when friends are near.
L is for Listen, when someone is sad.
Sharing their worries will make them feel glad.
M is for Manners, we use every day.
A “please” and “thank you” keep grumpiness away.
N is for the Neighbors next door,
We’ll bring them cookies, kindness galore!
O is for Outdoors, picking up trash.
Kindness to Earth, in every way, helps keep the harm away.
P is for Patience, waiting your turn.
It’s kindness we practice, it’s kindness we learn.
Q is for Question, always ask if you can aid.
A gift that must be willingly bestowed.
R is for Respect, something we should show,
To everyone we meet, be it friend or foe.
S is for Sorry, a word that mends.
When we hurt our friends, we say it to make amends.
T is for Thank you, a phrase so true.
It’s a simple word we should all use.
U is for Understanding, a gift we can share.
Showing friends that we listen and we care.
V is for Volunteer, lend a helping hand,
With acts of kindness, we can make a stand.
W is for Welcome, greet everyone with cheer.
It brightens up their day and brings friends near.
X is for XOXO, hugs and kisses we bestow.
Sharing love with friends and kin, appreciation from within we show.
Y is for You, for the kindness you share,
With every small gesture, and every care.
Z is for Zen, giving peace a chance,
sharing calm and love in a joyful dance.
Credits
Ririro is the in-house creative voice behind Ririro.com, crafting original short stories and poems designed to be read freely online by children and families. Kindness ABC is a purpose-built alphabet poem, using the familiar A–Z structure as a gentle scaffold for introducing social and emotional values to early readers.
