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January 24 – Fact of the Day for Kids

National Compliment Day, celebrated on January 24 th each year, is a heartwarming occasion dedicated to spreading kindness and appreciation. It’s a special day for everyone to make an extra effort to praise the good in others and brighten someone’s day with warm, sincere compliments. You can check out all of the Fact of the Day for Kids here.

ACTIVITY IDEAS TO CELEBRATE JANUARY 24

National Compliment Day is the perfect opportunity to engage students in activities that foster kindness and positivity. Here are five fun and thoughtful activities for students to celebrate and spread the joy of this day:

  • Create and decorate Compliment Cards to hand out to classmates, teachers, or even strangers.
  • Complete this Kindness Word Search
  • Set up a Kindness Board in the classroom or common area for students to post compliments or positive messages.
  • Start a Compliment Chain in the classroom, allowing each student to compliment another, fostering a sense of community.
  • Engage in Role-play Scenarios to practice the art of giving and receiving compliments graciously.
  • Participate in Community Outreach by writing letters of appreciation or distributing small gifts with positive notes.
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QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT FOR JANUARY 24TH

Reflecting on the meaning and impact of compliments can deepen students’ understanding of this special day. Here are some thought-provoking questions:

  • What makes a compliment truly meaningful?
  • How does receiving a compliment make you feel?
  • Why might some people find it hard to accept compliments?
  • Can compliments ever be harmful or insincere?
  • How can you make sure your compliments are genuine and heartfelt?

WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FOR JANUARY 24

Here are a few questions to spark conversation. Would you rather…

  • Receive a compliment about your creativity or your appearance?
  • Give a compliment privately to your best friend or publicly praise a classmate?
  • Get 100 compliments about how you look or one heartfelt compliment about your personality?
  • Spend a day giving out compliments without receiving any, or receive compliments all day but not give any?
  • Be complimented for something you worked hard to achieve or something you are naturally good at?

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