Lesson 1: Hurricane Katrina Relief - You Can Count On Me!
(Written as a K-5 unit. Adapt as appropriate for 3-5.)

Handout 1

What Is A Philanthropist?

Use this song for younger children. Older students may choose to do their own adaptation of a familiar melody, or create an original rap explaining the concept.

Adapted by Tracey Fritz
From the K-2 Learning to Give unit "Let’s Make Lemonade"
Sing to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?"

 

Teacher: What is a philanthropist?

Students: What is a philanthropist?

Teacher: Do you want to know?

Students: Yes, I want to know!

Teacher: It’s giving of your time,

Your talent,

And your treasure,

For the common good.

Students: For the common good.

Second time through teacher and students switch parts to allow the students a chance to sing the definition.