In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore the ways children feel grief. Curious about what kids are deeply concerned about? Grief is one of the most pressing concerns amongst 3-5th grade participants in The Giving Square programs in 2023....
This is an introduction to the differences and similarities between temperate and tropical rainforests. The group discusses patterns in where rainforests are located, and they begin to research characteristics and gain awareness of their biodiversity.
Through discussion and response to literature, we define philanthropy as the sharing of time, talent, and treasure for the common good. Participants reflect on the benefit of philanthropy to the giver and receiver.
A read-aloud book teaches about George Washington Carver and his contributions to science. Students gain an understanding of a famous person of the past and the importance of his actions for the common good.
Readers examine the lasting effects of power, privilege, and discrimination on communities.
In this lesson the learners will define problem solving and identify some problem solving approaches. They will explore how individuals, groups, and organizations use problem solving approaches,...
The book, The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart gently illustrates how sharing growing things can be a gift to others and the community.
The young people reflect upon themselves as community members and use descriptive language to give themselves meaningful names.
We investigate and expand our understanding of caring and determine things or people we care about.
Learners determine different ways that they show caring. They write the things they care about in word webs related to "how" they care about each thing.