Lesson 1: Philanthropy — What Is It?
Handout 1

What Is Philanthropy?

Dear Families,

We are learning about philanthropists. Please ask your student to explain what that means.
Then work with the student to complete this homework.


Today we read a story about a boy who was a philanthropist. What selfless thing did he do for
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What three things does a philanthropist give or share for the common good?


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Write about a time that your family (or someone in your family) did something selfless
for someone else.

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How did it make the family feel?

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Make a plan to do kind things for the people in your family. How do you think the
people in your family will react to the act of kindness?

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Describe your plan:

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