Resources For Teachers + Families
By bringing GivingTuesdaySpark to students, you’ll empower youth to make change + equip them with the tools they need to address unmet needs that exist in their communities. By uplifting + teaching the value of generosity, we’ll increase other prosocial behavior, creating the just + generous world we all seek to live in.
We have resources, curriculum, and tools to help teachers + parents empower young people to take action on December 3, 2024. Sign up for our e-newsletter below to receive ideas for ways kids can give back and alerts when we develop new resources.
Want to start an official GivingTuesdaySpark chapter at your school or youth organization? Email us at spark@givingtuesday.org.
Teachers: Join the Ignite Change Challenge
Recognizing the crucial challenge of engaging students and keeping them optimistic as the world wrestles with the pandemic, systemic injustice, and racism, GivingTuesday has created a series of free lesson plans to help you empower your students to create change in their communities. The lessons also serve as a resource to help teachers maintain classroom community and improve classroom management. Access the free, flexible, lesson plan and join the worldwide challenge to empower young people around the world to learn about and use their power of radical generosity.
In just 12 years, GivingTuesday has radically changed how people think about generosity. Now, with your help, we’re helping to amplify the next generation of young leaders for a more just + generous world. GivingTuesdaySpark is rallying young people to give back, not just on GivingTuesday, but year round - proving that everyone has something to give and every gift matters. Find the Participation Guide for Teachers + Schools then register your class project ahead of GivingTuesday on December 3, 2024.
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Learning to Give
Learning to Give's vision is a world where all youth are knowledgeable and equipped for lifelong engagement in philanthropy as givers of time, talent, and treasure for the common good. The following activities build youth passion, skills, and action.
Develop Skills:
Issue Area Toolkits – Each toolkit features background on the issue, community connections, activities, and project ideas.
Read and Discuss Books – These great books help us talk about giving and community.
Take Action:
Service Sparks – Ideas for young people of all ages to make a difference with their time and talent.
GivingTuesday Lesson Plan – Introduce #GivingTuesday and explore your giving passions.
The Honeycomb Project
Spark change from your kitchen table with the Honeycomb Project! They’re engaging, mobilizing, and inspiring families around the world to build strong and connected communities through service. The Honeycomb Project’s virtual volunteer ideas are designed to uplift and mobilize kids during these uncertain times. The website also features free online lessons with inspiring videos, dinner discussion topics, enriching activities, and more.