Kindness Fortune Teller

A kindness fortune teller is a simple craft that fits well into many Scouting meetings. It gives Scouts something to make with their hands, and it also teaches them to look for small ways to help others. This makes it a good project for a den meeting, a patrol activity, or a pack event. Scouts enjoy folding the paper and seeing the messages inside.

Leaders can use this craft to support lessons on service or friendship. Each prompt inside the fortune teller gives a small action that helps someone else. Scouts can use it at home during the week to remember to do something kind. It helps them think about how their choices affect others.

This project also works well as a gathering activity. Scouts can color the template and start folding while everyone arrives. It keeps the group busy and calm, and it leads into any discussion about helping others. When they finish, they have something they can carry with them.

The kindness fortune teller is easy to use with different ages. Younger Scouts enjoy the folding and counting. Older Scouts can talk about why kindness matters and how small actions build a strong unit. It gives every Scout a simple goal they can meet each day.

This activity supports the idea of doing a good turn. A good turn does not need to be large or hard. It can be a smile, a kind word, or a small action. The fortune teller helps Scouts remember this.

It also fits with being friendly and kind. Scouts learn to watch for moments when they can help. They learn that kindness takes practice. This tool helps them build that practice.

This activity also teaches responsibility. When a Scout opens the flap, they get a task. It is their job to try to do it. It may be simple, but it builds a habit of doing what they say they will do.

Finally, it supports teamwork. Scouts often use the fortune teller in pairs. They help each other read the numbers and open the flaps. This helps them grow as a group. It reminds them that small acts create a stronger unit.

Scouts learn that kindness is a choice. The fortune teller gives them a clear action to take. This helps them see that even one small step can help someone else. It also helps them practice thinking of others each day.

Scouts also learn to follow simple steps. Folding the paper takes patience. They must follow the lines and creases. This teaches them to slow down and pay attention. Many Scouts need practice with this skill.

This activity also helps Scouts talk with each other. They work in pairs to read the colors and numbers. They take turns. They listen. These simple actions build good habits for group work.

Scouts learn that service does not need to be big. Each message is a small thing. But small things can change how a day feels. Scouts start to see that they can lift others up in quiet ways. This is a good lesson for every age.

Equipment

• scissors
• crayons
• markers

Materials  

• 1 kindness fortune teller template

To assemble the fortune teller

1. Print out the template and cut away the margins.

2. Color and decorate the template using crayons or markers. (Optional)
3. Flip it so the printed side is down and fold in the corners so they meet in the center.
4. Flip it over again and fold the corners into the center.
5. Crease down the middle.
6. Fold it down the middle in the perpendicular direction.
7. Pull out the corners.

To use the kindness fortune teller, start by putting your fingers in the pockets on the bottom. Ask a Scout to choose a color. Open and close the fortune teller as you spell the color. Then ask the Scout to pick one of the numbers that shows. Count it out while you open and close the fortune teller again. Ask the Scout to choose another number. Open the flap and read the kindness task inside. That is their task for the day.

You can let Scouts use the fortune teller with a partner or with the whole group. They can also take it home and use it during the week. This helps them remember to look for small ways to help others. Each task is simple, so every Scout can do it.

You can also make small changes. Older Scouts can write their own kindness ideas before folding. Younger Scouts can color the outside to match their den colors. You can also change the words to fit a special theme, such as camping, teamwork, or gratitude.

This craft works well at the start or end of a meeting. It gives Scouts something calm to do while they gather. It also helps them leave the meeting with a clear goal. They will know one small kind thing they can do before the next time you meet.

More Puzzles and Printables

You can find many more ideas to support your meetings on my puzzles and printables page. These resources give you simple tools you can use right away. Each printable is made for Scouts and works well for gathering time or quiet work.

If you want more crafts, puzzles, or small projects that fit into your den or patrol plans, take a look at that page. The printables are easy to use and do not take much time to prepare. They help you keep Scouts engaged while also teaching useful skills.

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What age group can use the kindness fortune teller?

Most Cub Scouts can use it. Younger Scouts may need help with folding. Older Scouts can fold it on their own and read the tasks easily.

Do I need to print the template on special paper?

No. Regular copy paper works well. It folds easily and holds its shape.

Can Scouts make their own kindness tasks?

Yes. Older Scouts enjoy writing their own ideas. You can let them add simple tasks before folding the paper.

How long does this activity take?

Folding takes only a few minutes. Using the fortune teller takes even less time. It fits well into a short part of your meeting.

Can Scouts take it home?

Yes. Many Scouts like to keep it and use it during the week. It helps them remember small acts of kindness.

The kindness fortune teller is a simple paper craft that helps Scouts think about kind actions. It starts as a printed template. Scouts cut it out, fold it, and color it if they want. When they use it, they open flaps to find small tasks that help others. This keeps kindness at the center of the meeting.

This printable works well for gathering time or a short lesson. It gives Scouts something quiet to do with their hands. It also gives them a goal they can take home. Each message inside is easy to follow and helps them notice others around them.

Den leaders can also change the messages to fit a theme. Older Scouts can even write their own ideas. This makes the project flexible for many ranks. It teaches simple service in a way that feels natural to Scouts.