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Grades:
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2
The purpose of this lesson is to engage students in a problem-solving task when there is a scarcity of materials. They collaborate kindly and share their message with others through art and a written statement.
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Unit: Growing as a Group
Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students visit a local preschool or retirement facility of their choosing to read aloud a book they wrote and illustrated about generous giving. They share a drumming experience and give the drums and books as gifts. When they return to class, they reflect on the impact the experience had on...
Unit: Sharing the Gift of Literacy
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson is part of a literacy unit that teaches about the importance of community and giving. Students read and respond to the book The Rainbow Fish and think critically about sharing how giving brought more happiness to the Rainbow Fish and harmony to the...
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces the idea of sharing in a situation where there is a scarcity of resources. The Land of Many Colors is a published book written by children teaches the concept of tolerance of differences. Students discuss how children have the power to...
Unit: You Are Uniquely You
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Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson is designed to provide the students with an opportunity to reflect on what they learned during this unit. They will write a letter to share this information with people at home.
Unit: Through the Eyes of a Child
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will demonstrate effective storytelling technique, working with younger students. Students will design a Web page about their story writing experience. Teacher Note: The Web page is an optional activity.
Unit: TeachOne: King's Words of Challenge
Grades:
K
1
2
In response to a read-aloud story about improving a community with individual gifts of time and talent, students explore talents and interests of their own and others. They practice listening and responding with respect. They raise awareness through volunteering of the benefit to communities of...
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students will work together, following directions and praising each other's work to create a cooperative picture.
Unit: Closer to the Ground
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Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will define philanthropy. It will focus on specific needs and how to request grants from various foundations.
Unit: How the Cookie Crumbles
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Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will emphasize that our community in the school is an important part of students' lives and building that community must start with trusting one other student. This lesson gives the students a chance to share their new knowledge of trust and community with other students and also...