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The children brainstorm ways to give and share to bring cheer to someone.
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Grades:
K
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Children listen to and respond to stories about the value of a home and the difficulties of not having a home. They make painted rocks or other comfort items and give them to a friend or donate them to a local shelter.
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Children interview and write a story about a person in their family or community. They share their stories to celebrate the unique differences in people in the community.
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Madam C. J. Walker, successful African American business woman, supported many causes with the profits of her business. We become aware of the many ways people give.
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K
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Children learn what it means to be a philanthropist. They recognize that they belong to many different communities that work together for the common good - classroom, sports teams, interest or faith groups, neighborhood, and friend groups.
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Philanthropy
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We define the vocabulary in the definition of philanthropy through an original song with a familiar tune.
Grades:
K
1
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The children learn that even young people can be philanthropists. Philanthropy is giving time, talent, treasure for the good of the community.
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Grades:
K
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We define community as "coming together with a common purpose" and brainstorm communities we are part of: classroom, sports team, interest and faith groups, and neighborhood. We reflect on how philanthropy and trust affect the common good of the community.
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Introduce the folksinger Woody Guthrie and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. His songs were written for everyone to get involved in their community. Learners understand that it is the responsibility of everyone to help take care of each other and the Earth.
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The song "This Land Is Your Land" describes many places in the United States in order to call out our wonderful shared places. Young people understand that a country is made up of people living in the same place and working together to keep the...