Philanthropy: Using Our Talents for the Common Good

Name:                                                                           Date:                     

Dear:                                                ,

We have been learning about our talents and how they can be used to help our class for the common good (philanthropy). In this activity you will have the opportunity to help me think about the talents I have and how they can be used in our family. I will complete Part One by myself and then we will work together on Part Two. I hope you enjoy doing this assignment with me. It is due                                                .

Sincerely,

                                               
Student's Signature

Objectives:

The learner will:

• develop a list of personal talents.
• analyze the use of these talents for the family's common good.

Part One: Things I Do Well

Directions: Make a list of all your talents, or things that you do well. Put a check next to the one of which you are most proud.

1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________

Part Two: Discussion

Directions: Ask your parents to read your list and add any more talents they think you have. Then read each talent and ask your parents to help you decide how that talent might be used to help the family. Write that on these lines.

1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________________

Adult Signature __________________________________________

Response Activity:

Directions: Draw a picture of your family. Include yourself in the picture using one of your talents. Be ready to share your picture with the class, explaining what you are doing in the picture to help your family.

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School-Home Communication

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Please let me know if this homework was helpful to you and your child by writing YES or NO before each statement.

_____ My child understood the homework and was able to discuss it.

_____ My child enjoyed the activity.

_____ I enjoyed the activity.

_____ This activity helped me understand what my child is learning in school about philanthropy.

Your additional comments are always welcomed!

Sincerely,