Grief "Kids Are Philanthropists Too!" Podcast

Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
3
4
5
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social-Emotional Learning
Focus Question 

How do young people respond to grief?

Unit Overview 

This set of podcasts focuses on grief. In each episode, young people interview guests and explore the feelings and resources related to grief and strong feelings. The youth-run podcast "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates what we all can learn from young people who have embraced their philanthropic identity and capacities.

This is a perfect opportunity to hear kids talk with intelligence, maturity and empathy about personal and social issues. Listening and discussing is the perfect way to start conversations with young people in your life.

Hosted by The Giving Square, these podcasts and discussions are for people of all ages to explore important social challenges with kids (ages 10-12) as your guides.

Service Experience 
Young people can listen and ask questions with empathy about grief, loss, and healing. They may learn what they can do to support their friends or about nonprofits in their community who need their help. Listening and discussion are perfect ways to move toward action that makes a difference. Youth voice matters.
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Grief "Kids Are Philanthropists Too!" Podcast
Lesson 1 of 2
Grades: 
3
4
5
6
7
8

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.

Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 9-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Rita, and Aoife, all part of The Giving Square community.

Our special guest is Gilly Cannon, Senior Director of Children's Bereavement Services at Caring Matters, one of the top non-profit organizations chosen by our kids to receive a $1,000 grant this season.

 

Unit: 
Grief "Kids Are Philanthropists Too!" Podcast
Lesson 2 of 2
Grades: 
3
4
5
6
7
8

In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore how people move through grief and loss over time. Grief is one of the most pressing concerns amongst 3-5th grade participants in The Giving Square programs in 2023. Note: This episode includes sensitive content about people's stories of loss.*

Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden and Alona, all part of The Giving Square community.

Our special guest is Ted Wiard, Executive Director and Founder of Golden Willow Retreat.