Youth Make a Difference!

Youth Make a Difference!

Learning to Give equips young people of all ages with philanthropy tools and knowledge as they discover what they care about and take action with their time, talent, and treasure. 

Listen to a Story

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Listen to a Story

In this book, sisters Asiy and Faizah are celebrating the first day of wearing hijab. Some kids don't understand, but Faizah is proud of the strength and beauty of her hijab and the way that it represents their Muslim faith and culture. 

This discussion guide includes questions and activities to explore the generosity of listening to others' stories.

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  • Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    The participants investigate the roles of historical and contemporary Latino philanthropists. They will look at the work of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the farm labor movement within the historical context of Latino activism in the United States.

  • Unit: 
    Philanthropic Behavior
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    Young people demonstrate that gifts do not need to be purchased with money. The best gifts are things we do with our time and talent for someone else. They brainstorm "kindness" types of gifts, such as a service or a homemade creation.

  • Unit: 
    Cultural Competence
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.

  • Unit: 
    Philanthropic Behavior
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5

    Young people demonstrate that differences can be discussed and worked through kindly and playfully. When we disagree, curiosity and creativity can help us talk openly. Conflict isn't comfortable, but we have the curiosity and skills to get through. 

  • Unit: 
    Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
    Grades 
    6
    7
    8

    Learners compare the meaning of justice with fairness and distinguish the meanings of fair, just, equal, and equitable. They write a definition for each term and display it on the wall for the duration of the unit.

  • Unit: 
    My Country, My Community
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    In a persuasive essay, learners describe the responsibilities of American citizenship and the cost of freedom. They connect how philanthropic action is a part of those costs. “Freedom isn’t free. It passes on an enormous debt to the recipient.”

  • Unit: 
    Challenging Social Boundaries
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    From history we know that working in community (not on our own) is the best way to make change. Young people explore the work of nonprofits related to equity and social justice. 

  • Unit: 
    Be the Change: Core Values
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    Learners explore personal identity traits and discuss how a community is strengthened by similarities and differences among them. They each write a biographical poem using the provided template and their discussion notes. 

  • Unit: 
    Cultural Competence
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    One of the ways we identify ourselves is through the culture of our gender identity. This may include our gender and how we express ourselves through our clothing, hair, and what we like to do and who we like to spend time with.

  • Unit: 
    Let's Make Lemonade
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2

    The group discusses and agrees on a need to address through donating money. They watch a film about a boy who sets up a lemonade stand and read a book about a national Lemonade Stand effort. Then they identify a need, learn more, and communicate the need to others.

  • Unit: 
    Let's Make Lemonade
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2

    As a group, the young people and their families make all the preparations for the lemonade sale, including making posters and advertising in creative ways. The posters communicate about the purpose for the sale and the impact they hope to make.

EVERYONE has something to give!

EVERYONE has something to give!
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