To do: Bake cookies and deliver them to a neighbor.
Time: 1 hour
Materials: Ingredients for cookies or other baked treat
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As anyone who has spent time with children knows, they are naturally very generous. Of course there are moments in development when “Mine!” seems to be the only response to a question, but in general, children love to give.

We invite you to participate in the time honored tradition of delivering fresh cookies to a neighbor.

Of course, you don’t have to make cookies per se. You could make a fresh and healthy fruit salad if you’d prefer, or use up ingredients for monster cookies that you have at the house. Try Black Bean Brownies for a twist!

Whatever you make, prepare your child ahead of time by having a conversation about what you’re going to do. “Would you like to help me make cookies? Then we can have some for snack. After that, let’s make a plate and bring them to our neighbor for their snack!”

While the cookies are baking, ask your child if they’d like to make a card or decorate a plate for your neighbor as well.

These little acts of giving will have lasting memories for your child and the recipient of your gift!

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