Sensory Kit for Foster Youth

Classic Kynd Kit

Gratitude Practice

Let's start by taking a moment to practice gratitude.

What are three things that you are grateful for that you might otherwise take for granted?
Think back to when you were a child (or maybe you still are a child), who is someone in your life that you considered to be a role model and why?

The Recipient

The child welfare system can be confusing and lonely at times. These activity kits will provide some much-needed distractions and will allow for these kids to feel just as they should – like kids!

The Reason

These kits will be gifted to children involved with Advocates for Children at CASA. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. These community volunteers, or CASAs, are trained to advocate on behalf of children who are involved in the child welfare system as a result of abuse or neglect. Most of these kids are in out-of-home placements such as foster care, group homes, or kinship care.

Create a fun and interactive activity kit for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers to take to the children they are working with. These kits may be used by the children as they wait for their court hearing, visit with their parents in a supervised setting, or to just have some fun with their CASA volunteer.

Unpack the Box

Take everything out of the box.
Lay everything out so you can find what you need to build the kit.

Create Your Kynd Code

* We are currently transitioning out of this step. If your kit has a reference to a Kynd Code, please disregard.

Register Your Kit to Follow It's Journey

*Starting on April 4th, we have implemented a QR code/serial number process. If you do not have a QR code on the plastic bag inside your box, please disregard this step. This QR code will be blue and has a serial number starting with KK underneath it. See example image below.

1. Locate the QR Code serial number on your Kynd Kit

If you have a classic kit, it will be located on the plastic bag inside the kit
If you have Plus or Max kit, it will be located on the inside of the box.

2. Go to kit registration page

If you are using your phone, open your camera and scan the QR code
If you are using your computer, click this link below and enter the serial number listed below the QR code
- Code starts with KK

Click here to go to kit registration page

3. Register your kit

Fill out the requested fields
By providing this information, you will be notified when your kit is returned to Project Helping and when it is distributed to those in need

*We will not use your information for anything besides notifying you of your Kynd Kit progress.

4. When you have completed registering your kit, please return to this page to continue building your kit.

5. Please ensure you include your QR serial code when returning your kit so we can scan it when we receive it.

6. You can visit kyndkit.org at any time to check the status of your Kynd Kit.

See an Example

Find the Kynd Card

This is for you to spread extra kyndness to someone in your own life. Consider writing a note to a friend, loved one, or colleague that you are grateful for. Address the note and send it in the mail or give it to someone in person.

DO NOT include this in the finished kit.

See an Example

Completed Kynd Kits go all over the world. As you customize your kit, please refrain from using any religion or political content.

Write a Note to the Recipient

1. Find the following items:

Blank card and matching envelope
Enclosed materials such as crayons, markers, stickers

2. Write your letter and decorate the envelope.

Use the enclosed materials to write a card and decorate the envelope.
- Express your encouragement and include a hopeful message.

- - Helpful Tips:
    - Do not include a date or year on the letter.
    - Avoid politics completely and religion in excess.
    - Use appropriate humor

* Can’t think of what to write, draw a picture!

3. Put the completed card in the envelope you decorated.

Include the Kynd Code sheet with the card.
Please DO NOT lick the envelope shut

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Decorate the Plastic Bag

1. Find the following items:

Write-on plastic bag
Permanent markers

2. Decorate the plastic bag.

The plastic bag is designed to be written on.
Use the enclosed markers to write an encouraging message or draw a picture on the white panel on the plastic bag.

*This is what the final kit will be distributed in, make this fun and colorful for the recipient to open.

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DIY Jigsaw Puzzle

1. Find the following items:

Blank Jigsaw Puzzle
Small white envelope
Markers, crayons, pen, etc.

2. Assemble the puzzle

You will need to start with the puzzle assembled

3. Draw a picture or put a special message on the front of the puzzle.

Use the whole puzzle, filling it with color or messaging from edge-to-edge.

4. Prepare the small white envelope to hold the puzzle.

This envelope will hold the completed puzzle.
Decorate one side of the small white envelope with a picture or message.
Use the other side of the small white envelope to explain how to assemble the puzzle and what it will look like when it is done.

5. Take the puzzle apart and put the pieces in the envelope.

6. Seal the envelope.

Please DO NOT lick the envelope shut

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Surprise Kyndness

1. Find the following items:

Activity pad
Enclosed materials such as markers, stickers, etc.

2. Surprise Kyndness

Go through the pages of the activity pad and coloring book and write uplifting messages or draw small colorful images for the child.

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Pack the Kit

Pack all of the materials into the decorated plastic bag and put it back into the original box.
Make sure the Kynd Code is included.
Please only include items that are UNOPENED and UNUSED
Add any optional items you would like.