Anansi the spider teaches young readers the importance of sharing with others in this fun African folktale. Offering clear illustrations and repetitive structure, this printable book is ideal for developing children's reading fluency.

Students read a book. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students read The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush and discuss the children in the story and the gift or talent they share with their people. Students determine what they have to...

Students describe how a talent can be used to help others. They read a story about a Native American boy who shares his talent with others. They illustrate their special talent and shares them with the group.

Young scholars elementary financial vocabulary words: spend, save, invest and donate. In this finance lesson, students respond to the story "Sam and the Lucky Moon." Young scholars describe the concepts of wants and needs, resources,...

Self reflection is an important skill to reinforce in our children, and it's especially helpful to help them realize who they are in the context of their environment. A collection of lessons about self image and community encourage...

What does a philanthropist do? Help your class explore philanthropy using character development and literacy ideas. Learners will define and give examples of philanthropy, listen to The Lion and the Mouse, discuss how the characters help...

For Learners wanting to practice verbal/linguistic intelligence, any Dr. Seuss book is an excellent text for examining rhyming words. They explore words that rhyme with bully, mean, snooty, nasty, tease, harass, hurt.

Students consider caring for their environment. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students read Miss Rumphius and discuss how sharing their time, talent, and treasure through volunteering makes the world better.

Students identify gifts found in folktales. In this folktale lesson, students read the Hindi folktale "The Drum" and discuss the value of gifts such as time, talent, treasure, etc. Students also create drum beats.

Students explore the roles of family members. They read books, discuss the special talents of household members, and create a class family album book using photographs brought in by the students.

Students understand how good- hearted people can make a difference to others. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students hear the story of a child who eats in a soup kitchen (Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen) and answer questions....

Students explore philosophy by participating in a philanthropic activity. In this book read-in activity, students collect a group of used books and illustrate an image to go along with the story. Students donate these books to a shelter...

Students read the story Joseph Had a Little Overcoat about using a coat and making it into many things. In this reading lesson plan, students make a picture out of scraps and discuss how to reuse items to make new items.

Students explore self analysis by investigating other cultures. In this personal characteristics activity, students utilize the Internet to read about a child from Niger, and many other students around the globe. Students compare their...

Students pantomime the book Swimmy. For this philanthropy lesson, students discuss the main character in the text and how Swimmy participated in philanthropic acts. Students role play the book.

Pupils examine the ways to earn money and discover the different uses for money. They read children's literature and draw pictures of uses for money that benefit the common good.

Students explore English by reading a children's story in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Ruby's Wish and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocab words and...

Students research the idea of basic needs, study philanthropists in their community, and think about ways to help others receive basic needs. In this needs and philanthropy lesson, students brainstorm about basic needs. Students use...

Learners create a portrait of themselves with a grandparent.  In this visual art instructional activity, students read the book entitled The Hello Goodbye Window and discuss the events.  Learners then draw a portrait of...

Here is a collection of activities that complements each of the five senses. Youngsters explore textures, sounds in song, food tastes and aromas, colors and patterns, and a variety of experiences that boost...

Learners define philanthropy. In this community service lesson, students assess as a group who at school needs help. Learners write letters to offer their assistance where they've found areas of need.

Students discuss how one person's life can affect a community . In this Martin Luther King Jr. lesson, students read about Dr. King's life and contributions. They formulate ideas about how they can meet the needs of their own community.

Students create a food and clothing drive at their school. In this philanthropy lesson, students listen to the story Selavi, That is Life, to help them understand homelessness. Then, students brainstorm ways to implement a plan to...