Learners define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.
Draw a circle around yourself and consider the love you have inside. Then consider what happens when we share that love with the world. Let's open ourselves up to others and in doing so, make the world a better place.
As you read this book with family this holiday season, use this guide to discuss and take actions that draw bigger circles of belonging.
Learners define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.
As demonstrated in these folktales, even the smallest things, when shared, can be examples of philanthropy.
Young people investigate the problems caused by plastic shopping bags, then propose solutions to address the problems. This lesson prompts teams to design a reusable shopping tote out of an old T-shirt using engineering, problem-solving, creativity, and communication.
This lesson focuses on the meaning and benefits of gratitude. Participants give examples of what people give up (opportunity cost) when they give philanthropically.
Young people learn about people and children who are homeless and make bedtime bags for children in shelters as their service project.
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." - Lily Tomlin
Learners use words to communicate positively and build community. A service project involves writing positive messages on stones and placing them strategically to uplift and beautify.
Through analyzing a Ted Talk by Robin Wall Kimmerer, participants develop their understanding of what it means to respond with gratitude to the gifts from the Earth. Participants expand their awareness of the interdependent relationship between humans and nature.
Create a past, present, and future timeline of personal philanthropy.