Idea Generators

Often times we draw a blank when thinking up ideas. In the book, "The Kid's Guide To Service Learning Projects," there are hundreds of ideas. Listed below are nine of the best ideas, according to what works for schools.

1. Have a campaign to erase graffiti.
2. Hold a contest to create a mural on the acceptance and appreciation of differences.
3. Make a list of bias-free words and phrases that show respect for all kinds of people. Make copies of your list to hand out to all learners.
4. Come up with a definition of friendliest that includes tolerance and understanding. Give a weekly award for two learners.
5. Make a volunteer group to tutor learners within the school.
6. Create a new member of the class survival kit that can be given to the incoming learner.
7. Start a DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in your school.
8. Create an anti-smoking or anti-drug commercial and give it to the local TV station or your school newsletter, newspaper or parent information letter.
9. Have a letter writing campaign to give advice and inspiration to new learners.