The five blocks below define the core areas of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through a culturally responsive and culturally affirming lens. The linked activities empower youth to foster their personal and collective voice and role in diverse communities. Our activities challenge youth to...

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Recorded webinars include content to support your teaching with tools and tips for philanthropy and service.Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Lesson and Project...

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Learning to Give  offers introductory units for each grade level (K-12) to help you introduce the concepts of philanthropy to your students and build vocabulary and motivation to take action. These units and lesson plans introduce a common language of giving and service and help youth understand...

Teacher-created philanthropy education lessons magnify the impact of any academic content with themes of generosity, community, and civic and social responsibility. Perfect base for PBL, service-learning, and student-centered instruction. Lessons align to state standards, including Common Core State Standards, and some international standards.

Explore the Stories of the Unique Collaboration of Michigan Philanthropists in the "Our State of Generosity Project" and model behavior of collaboration over competition and perseverance through struggles. 

Simply teach one lesson to provide knowledge, skills, and action of philanthropy. These learning activities provide great conversation starters for you and your family about our roles in civil society. 

Courses and lessons uniquely designed for independent schools to develop hearts and minds. Through the Learning to Give courses and lessons for independent schools, you will find creative examples of teaching and learning that develop students’ 21st century competencies – like collaboration, problem solving, global awareness, and analysis – while equipping students to give, serve, and take citizen action to better their world.