At school
Students greet a teacher, librarian, or custodian they already know and ask how their morning is going.
TodayKindness ChallengeDec 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Coming up
Coming up: Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
Say hello to an older person your family already knows, and ask one question about their week.
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Volunteers in Ilkley phone, visit, and help with shopping so 39 neighbors have a regular bit of company. A hello to someone you already know is a small version of that visit.
Three easy ways
At home
Ask an older relative or family friend one question about their week, and listen to the answer.
In the neighborhood
With a grown-up you live with, say hello to an older neighbor your family already knows. Stay with that grown-up.
Printable tracker
Check a box each day you try the challenge. A class can write its total in the tally box.
The story that inspired it
Ilkley volunteers are keeping 39 neighbors company
Ilkley, United Kingdom · Oct 29, 2026
Ilkley & District Good Neighbours has 35 befriending volunteers who phone, visit, and help with shopping in Ilkley, Addingham, and Burley-in-Wharfedale. A local bakery is sending them treats for National Befriending Week.
Reported by Ilkley Gazette. The summary on Tazzora is checked against that report.
Teacher note
Keep the greeting inside the circle of people the class already knows. Read the linked story aloud first. Do not send children off alone. Do not collect a child's name, age, school, or email.
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