Dear Freshman
How can we pay forward the kind acts that others have done for us?
In this one period lesson, students will learn about making a difference through kindness and helpful gestures towards incoming students. Students will facilitate a service project that revolves around "Secrets of Success" offering helpful tips and support for incoming students. May be adapted for other grade levels.
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In this one period lesson, students explore the impact of sharing their experience to make a difference to someone who hasn't had an experience yet. They learn about "paying it forward," also known as serial reciprocity. Students will facilitate a service project that revolves around letters of encouragement. The seniors' letters will offer helpful tips and support for incoming freshmen. This lesson may be adapted for any grade level.
Photo Credit: IMG_8314.jpg by AFS-USA Intercultural Programs is licensed under CC by 4.0