Kindness Pledge for Preschoolers – Free Printable Poster & Classroom Activity
Teaching kindness starts with simple, memorable words that young children can understand and repeat. This kindness pledge is designed for preschool and kindergarten classrooms — a daily reminder that being kind matters.
Free Printable Posters
Download and display in your classroom. Available in color and black-and-white.
The Kindness Pledge
I use gentle hands
I use nice words
I take turns and share
I listen when others talk
I help when someone needs it
When it's hard I try again
This pledge is short, simple, and easy for 3–6 year olds to memorize. Use it daily during morning meeting, circle time, or before transitions to reinforce kindness as a classroom value.
Why a Kindness Pledge Works
- It gives children concrete language for how to treat others.
- It creates a shared classroom expectation that everyone understands.
- It builds a sense of community and belonging.
- It helps teachers redirect behavior with a familiar phrase: "What do we do with our hands and words?"
- It supports social-emotional learning (SEL) goals in a simple, daily practice.
Classroom Ideas for Using the Kindness Pledge
- Recite the pledge together every morning during circle time or morning meeting.
- Point to the poster as you say each line — this helps pre-readers follow along.
- Keep it consistent: same time each day, same pace, same wording.
- Use the pledge as a calm-down tool: "Let's take a breath and say our kindness pledge together."
- Celebrate "kindness catches" — when you see a child living the pledge, acknowledge it specifically.
Who This Is For
- Preschool classrooms (ages 3–5)
- Pre-K and kindergarten programs
- Childcare centers and daycare
- Early childhood special education settings
- Parents looking for a simple daily kindness routine
Pair the Pledge with Kindness Songs
Music reinforces learning. Pair the kindness pledge with songs about friendship, feelings, and being a good friend:
- Miranda the Panda – a gentle friendship song about caring for others.
- Explore all Friendship & Feelings Songs – a curated collection of SEL songs for young children.
Related Resources
Looking for more classroom music and activities? Check out these collections:
- Movement Songs for Preschoolers – brain break songs to get kids moving and focused.
- Silly Songs for Preschoolers – fun, goofy songs that reset the mood and spark joy.