Dear Secret Agent,

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It’s time to branch out and spread kindness to someone right in your own neighborhood! Welcome to Mission Three: Operation Neighborly Nurture. This mission is all about lending a hand, warming hearts, and making your community an even better place. Let’s get started!

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Your Mission Objectives:

Step 1: Be a Kind Neighbor
Make a list of kind things you can do for a neighbor. Show the list to your parent and decide together which neighbor you could help with one of these kind actions. Here are a few ideas:

• Rake leaves or shovel snow from their yard.

• Bake cookies or a holiday treat and deliver it with a smile.

• Offer to help with a simple chore, like bringing in their trash bins or walking their dog.

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Step 2: Add a Creative Touch
Create a handmade holiday card or note to accompany your kind action. Decorate it with markers, stickers, or pressed leaves. Write a heartfelt message like, “You make this neighborhood a better place!” or “Wishing you a joyful season filled with kindness and cheer!”

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Step 3: Deliver the Kindness
Deliver your treat, card, or assistance to your neighbor. You can make it a fun surprise by leaving it at their doorstep or delivering it with a friendly hello.

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Step 4: Grow Your Knowledge

Being a Secret Agent of Kindness means learning why our actions matter. Here’s what I’d like you to explore:

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Research Challenge: What does being a good neighbor mean in different cultures?
Use the internet or books to discover how communities worldwide care for their neighbors. For example, learn about Amish barn raisings or Neighbor’s Day celebrations in other countries. Write down one cool fact you discover.

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Interactive Online Resource:
Check out PBS KIDS Community Helpers or Meet the Helpers website to explore videos and activities about how neighbors and helpers work together to make their communities stronger.

 

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Reflection Activity:
After completing your mission, reflect on how it made your neighbor feel—and how it made you feel!

Write a short journal entry or draw a picture of what you did and its impact.

 

Bonus Challenge:
Create a “Good Neighbor Guide” for your family or neighborhood. List easy ways people can support one another, like organizing a block cleanup, checking on elderly neighbors, or sharing tools. Share it with others to inspire even more acts of kindness!

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Agent, remember that kindness is one of the most powerful tools we have. By helping a neighbor, you’re planting seeds of connection and care that will grow far beyond what you can imagine. I can’t wait to hear about your success!

 

Over and out,
Dr. Oak 
Head of the Secret Agents of Kindness Agency

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P.S. Don’t forget to report back at www.Braintree4Me.com/SecretAgents to share your mission results and see how much our Kindness Tree has grown! You’re doing amazing work, Agent!

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