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We ALL have something to give!
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This month we observe new beginnings with the Spring Equinox. This is an opportunity to reflect on our purpose as caring humans, which may be described as figuring out what we're good at - our gifts - and then exploring how to use our gifts for the good of all.
"When people feel there is a purpose and that they're needed, there's not much else to do except let them do the work."
- Maya Angelou
Find Your Purpose and Do the Work
Map Your Heartbreak - Change the World 
This activity helps youth discover their giving passion. The first step to meaningful philanthropy is listening to oneself and others and then identifying issues that really matter to us. In this activity, youth follow their hearts - or rather their heartbreaks - to discover what they are passionate about. Then they listen to others and learn more about issues and needs before taking generous steps toward meaningful action.
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March Is Reading Month 
For March Reading Month, use the book The Word Collector as a motivation to explore the vocabulary of philanthropy. Learning to Give's glossary of philanthropic terms defines the language of community, generosity, and personal action for the common good. With many words to choose from and study, youth can explore and build meaning through games and activities. Here are some ideas:
  1. Write a story based on one of the vocabulary words.
  2. Write a journal reflection for the words that mean the most to you.
  3. Make an ABC book to inspire younger children to learn about giving.
  4. Play charades with the action words.
Share with us other ideas to use this glossary to help kids learn the vocabulary of giving. 
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Literature Discussion Guides
This book challenges children (and maybe adults too) to embrace the many ways we can all be our best selves. Every child is born … to be brave, to be kind, to be understanding, to be themselves. These adjectives are just a few of the many addressed in this book. As children see the value in themselves, they can respect the uniqueness and value of others.  
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Josh and Jordan Bell are brothers on the court and off the court. The boys navigate life as student athletes, while also learning how to overcome obstacles without letting those obstacles ruin their relationship. As part of the community, we have to learn to traverse relationships and learn to forgive and understand others. This book is written in verse. It is a mix of poetry and hip-hop like lyrics. Choose from activities and discussion questions to build children's understanding of themselves and others, as well as, explore the idea of resilience.
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You Are Uniquely You Lesson Plans

These four upper elementary lessons are adaptable for any age to inspire participants to develop self-awareness through four different activities, including science, art, language, and writing. 
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Student Activism Mini-Course 
Activism is taking action for the common good and spreading awareness about issues one cares about in order to influence change. Children are born with the desire to help, and we can either nurture it or let it fade.
In this Learning to Give mini-course "Student Activism," we learn ways to include advocacy and action in practice that gives students more purpose and ownership in their learning and volunteerism.
Learning to Give Mini-Courses provide free online professional training in philanthropy education and service-learning. Educators, nonprofit professionals, parents, and volunteers learn about the history, practice, and benefits of philanthropy. You must sign in to take the course. 
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