Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE
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Purpose:
Duration:
Two to Three Forty-Minute Class Periods
Objectives:
The learner will:
- identify independent philanthropic opportunities.
- solve a problem using kinesthetic awareness.
- define philanthropy
Materials:
- Philanthropic Menus (see Attachment One)
- Philanthropic Menu Suggestions (see Attachment Two)
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set:
Brainstorm words about giving/kindness that begin with each letter of the alphabet.
List words on the board, then alphabetize them. (Words can come from the attachments listed under Materials if the learners need prompting.)
- Tell each student to choose a partner. Working with the partner and using their bodies, have the students form each letter of the alphabet.
- Act out the "giving/kindness" words for each letter of the alphabet.
- Define the actions as acts of philanthropy. Define philanthropy as the giving and sharing of time, talent, or treasure intended for the common good.
- Have students give examples of what is meant by common good.
Assessment:
Select a student team to demonstrate the "construction" of an alphabet letter with their bodies and also pantomime the action described for each letter.
Bibliographical References:
<http://learningtogive.org>, Grades K-2, Philanthropy is "Phun", Lesson One: The ABCs of Giving, Attachments One and Two.
Lesson Developed and Piloted by:
Jennifer O'TooleBuchanan Community Schools
Moccasin Elementary School
Buchanan, MI 49107
Handouts:
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Sparks, Kristi Philanthropy is "Phun", Lesson One: The ABCs of Giving, http://learningtogive.org
Handout 2Print Handout 2
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Sparks, Kristi Philanthropy is "Phun," Lesson One: The ABCs of Giving, http://learningtogive.org
Unit Contents:
Overview:Phil Up on the Arts Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- Alphabody ABCs of Giving
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- What Can I Do for You?
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- Swimmy
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- Singing as a Way of Giving
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Comments
The children had a positive experience. Each one walked away with their "ABC of Giving" to take home and practice. I also sent a letter home to parents. The students gained an understanding of the word philanthropy and the wide range of activities that are philanthropic.