We Can All Do Our Share

Unit of 3 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
K
1
2
Subjects: 
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Civil society
Focus Question 

 How does an individual use personal interests and strengths to impact the common good? 

 

Photo Credit:  2008 Summer Camps 1 by Penn State is licensed under CC by 2.0

Unit Overview 

Introduce the word philanthropy and define as giving time, talent and treasure for the common good. Children are given the opportunity to practice cooperative behaviors like sharing and taking turns.

 

 

Service Experience 
Children practice and reflect on acts of kindness and cooperation.
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
We Can All Do Our Share
Lesson 1 of 3
Grades: 
K
1
2

This lesson introduces the definition of philanthropy. The children are given the opportunity to see that philanthropy is something in which they are capable of participating. The memory building game stimulates the children to choose many different ways of being philanthropic. The students are encouraged to make a conscious effort to improve their community.

Unit: 
We Can All Do Our Share
Lesson 2 of 3
Grades: 
K
1
2

To guide children to understand that being in a group requires working together, getting along, resolving conflicts, and having fun together.

Unit: 
We Can All Do Our Share
Lesson 3 of 3
Grades: 
K
1
2

The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate that being in a group (or community) requires cooperation, working together, getting along, and resolving conflicts. The activity enables the children to accomplish this while having fun at the same time.