Character Education - Giving

Accompany the story, Ten Apples Up on Top, by Dr. Seuss with eight activities covering the subjects of math, English language arts, and character education. After a riveting read-aloud, scholars take part in several counting activities,...

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...

Scholars answer the question, What makes a good citizen?, with the help of a variety of stories that highlight different forms of active citizenship. After multiple engaging read-alouds, individuals discuss character traits observed, and...

Students read the book The Giving Tree. In this literature instructional activity, students read the text and identify the theme of the book. Students create a "Giving and Receiving Journal" to record things that they give and receive.

Students explore traits of honest communication. In this character development and communication lesson, students are given 6 simple statements and work as a group to alter the meaning of each statement through body language, facial...

Students discuss what respect means. In this character education lesson, students read the book Cynthia Ann Parker and discuss the philanthropic acts in the book. Students answer questions about the text on the provided worksheet.

Students practice compassion. In this character education lesson, student read Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud. Students discuss the book as well as ways to demonstrate they care for one another. Students fill buckets...

Students create a bookmark with reminders of simple acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, students participate in a mini-lesson that serves as a great introduction to a service project. Students first brainstorm ways to...

Students explore philanthropy in the United States. In this character education and U.S. history instructional activity, students analyze a quote from President G.W. Bush requesting that U.S. citizens put more time into service projects....

Learners explore celebrity philanthropy. In this character development instructional activity, students read an article and discuss Oprah Winfrey's involvement in several charitable organizations.