“Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like, if each of us offered as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person…
One kind word has a wonderful way of
turning into many.” – Fred Rogers
Today would have been Mister Rogers’ 85th birthday, and true to Mister Rogers legacy, today is Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day. Could you imagine neighbors helping others, just as a random act of kindness? Could you imagine how our society would change, if more stopped and helped others? Please take a moment to read more about Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day on Mister Rogers’ website: http://www.fci.org/neighbor/ and you view the Caring Checklist here and also see below the ideas to be a better neighbor:
- Smile
- Plant a tree
- Say “Thank You”
- Sort and recycle glass, newspapers, plastic and cardboard
- Give the gift of laughter: clip cartoons, share funny stories
- Offer to take the shopping cart back for someone loading his or her car
- Shop with reusable bags
- Make a donation to your favorite non-profit – You can donate to the Mister Rogers Company.
- Save throw-aways (egg cartons, ribbons, etc.) for art projects
- Share a hug
- Be a good friend by just listening
- Reuse cardboard boxes to store toys and supplies
- Volunteer at a senior center
- Pay someone a compliment
- Visit your local library for story time, crafts, songs and games