Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement

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Genereation OnOctober Moments of Service

  • International Day of Non-Violence (October 2)

This day of peace and non-violence provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. This is a great time to explore themes of anti-bullying and community building.

  • Make a Difference Day (October 27)

"Make Your Mark on the World." Engage youth in selecting issues of interest in their community, and doing small acts or service projects that add up to making a big difference.

  • Good & Ready

Launching in October, this program raises awareness all year about disaster preparedness. How can we help people prepare for potential disasters in their area? View disaster preparedness and relief lesson plans and student activities from Learning to Give. Pledge on the Good & Ready website.


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A community at peace values the contributions of all its diverse members. For peace day, lessons of citizenship, anti-bullying, and community building make great connections between the classroom and community:

Anti-Bullying Lessons and Resources Anti-Bullying curriculum includes three-lesson units for four different age groups. Lessons are complete with suggested reading, materials, reflection activities and full bibliographies.

Actions of Peace: A Service-Learning Curriculum in Celebration of Peace and Non-Violence These lessons connect students to figures in history who have been challenged to resolve conflicts utilizing peace and non-violence. Students learn strategies for resolving conflicts peacefully. Students create books and images that express their understanding of peaceful leadership and share that message with others in the community.

Learning to Give Lessons

A single class-period lesson that focuses on making a difference in the community. These lessons include bonus Learning Links and Reflection Activities.

Quotations

View quotations about Common Good and Community.

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Profiles in Philanthropy

Informational Papers related to concepts of civil society and service

School Year Calendar

generationOn and Learning to Give are excited to offer a menu of resources to help you implement service-learning and philanthropy education into your school! View the generationOn School Year Calendar to discover more service opportunities.

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Learning to Give Units

Multi-lesson service learning units, correlated to state and national Common Core standards, to teach responsible citizenship, civic engagement, and service for the common good. This month, raise awareness of community resources, teach the importance of community, and identify community issues.