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Teach Giving to Inspire Community

When your students take action to make a positive difference, they step up their game. Imagine the impact on classrooms, schools, regions, and the global community when all youth learn the value and practice of giving and civic participation.

"Giving back helps solidify your place in the world and is a big part of building a student's identity. In the larger scheme of things, I want students to realize that their actions impact more than just themselves." -Ms. Jenerou, MI

Cultivate community in your classroom and beyond by engaging students' head and heart. With Learning to Give lessons and resources you will strengthen your students' sense of purpose and belonging, foster an environment of caring and respect, and inspire student engagement and conribution.

Our free teaching resources include the following:

Lessons

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.

Current Events

Every day there are opportunities to discuss our role in civil society and decide whether and how to get involved in current events. At Learning to Give, we want to help students learn and practice taking action for the common good—yes, this too is philanthropy. This page provides tools and tips related to current events. Look here to involve your students' voice and action to make a difference.