Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE

The LEAGUE

We Can All Do Our Share:
LEAGUE Philanthropy Unit (K)
Unit of 3 lessons
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Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Subjects:

Library / Technology and Social Studies

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Lesson 1 : PHIL: Community; Giving; LEAGUE Event Lesson: Intro to Philanthropy; Philanthropic Act; Reflection; Time/Talent/Treasure
 SOC: Citizenship/Civic Engagement; Civic Responsibility/Virtue; Common Good; Good Character
Lesson 2 : PHIL: Caring/Sharing; Cooperate; LEAGUE Event Lesson: Intro to Philanthropy; School Climate
 SOC: Choices/Consequences; Conflict Resolution; Cooperate; Interdependence; Personal Virtue
Lesson 3 : PHIL: Caring/Sharing; Cooperate; LEAGUE Event Lesson: Intro to Philanthropy; School Rules
 SOC: Choices/Consequences; Conflict Resolution; Responsibility

Unit Overview:

Philanthropy is introduced to kindergarteners in a fun, easy to understand way. Group cooperation is taught through a memory game and hands-on activities. Students are given the opportunity to practice cooperative behaviors like sharing and taking turns.

Unit Purpose:

This unit introduces the word and concept of philanthropy as giving time, talent and treasure for the common good. It teaches Kindergarten students about personal conduct and encourages an understanding of group cooperation. Students experience the beneficial effects when people accomplish a task by working together as a group for the common good.

State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:

See individual lessons for benchmark detail.

Lessons Developed and Piloted By:

Lynn Chamberlain
Central Elementary School
Munising Public Schools
124 E Chocolay
Munising, MI 49862

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