Let’s Play: A Free Printable Game That Sparks Kindness & Connection

What if one small act of kindness could spark a ripple that reaches an entire classroom, family, or community?

That’s the heart behind Connect for Kindness — a quirky little printable game designed to turn everyday moments into joyful, connected ones.

Picture this: people gathering around a table, cutting out paper hearts and stars, sharing smiles and silly stories, and celebrating acts of kindness together. That’s the movement we’re hoping to build — one game grid at a time.

Why We Created Connect for Kindness

Life gets messy. Between busy schedules, stress, and endless screens, it’s easy to forget how simple it can be to uplift someone else — or ourselves. We wanted to create something playful, flexible, and meaningful that brings people together.

Instead of points or prizes, Connect for Kindness celebrates small wins:

• A smile for someone new

• A note left behind

• A shared laugh

• A quiet moment of listening

Each small act adds to something bigger — a grid full of connection, care, and joy.

How the Game Works

The game is inspired by “four-in-a-row,” but with a heart-forward twist.
Players complete four acts of kindness in a row on a printed grid to “win” — but really, everyone wins.

Each square contains a gentle, safe kindness prompt like:

• Leave an anonymous note of encouragement

• Compliment someone sincerely

• Tell a funny story

• Check in with a friend who’s been quiet lately

As you complete prompts, mark them with the included hearts and stars. It’s that simple — and that powerful.

Who Can Play

That’s the beauty of this game: everyone can play.
It’s designed to work across ages, groups, and settings:

• 🏠 Families: Play after dinner or during screen-free time

• 🏫 Homeschoolers & Teachers: Add it to lessons on empathy or SEL

• 💼 Coworkers: Use it as a fun, team-building break

• 🫂 Community Groups: Bring it to volunteer events or kindness campaigns

💌 What’s Inside the Free Pack?

The Connect for Kindness game pack includes:

• Printable Kindness Game Grids

• Hearts & Stars game markers

• Guides for classrooms, homeschool families, offices, and community events

• A whole lot of love and silliness

You only need a printer, some scissors, and a little intention.

The Bigger Vision

We don’t just see this as a game — we see it as a spark.

We imagine classrooms full of kids proudly placing stars for kind acts. Families laughing and reconnecting around a grid. Offices where kindness becomes part of the culture. Communities where joy and connection ripple outward from one small gesture at a time.

That’s the movement. That’s the magic.

Join the Kindness Movement🚀

We’d love for you to be part of this experiment in joyful connection.
👉 Download your free Connect for Kindness pack, print your game grids, cut out your hearts and stars, and start playing today.

And when you do — tag us or share your experience with the hashtag #ConnectForKindness. Every square filled is one more reason to smile.

📥 Fill in your email below, and we’ll send your free kindness game straight to your inbox.

Heather
Founder, Ploppals