Teachers
FEATURED LESSONS & RESOURCES
Champions for Children
These teaching resources guide youth as they analyze the "State of the World's Mothers" report and advocate for global issues related to women and children.
Character Education Mini-Units
Teach character education in the classroom with these standards-based mini-units.
Service Project Toolkits
Helpful tools for conducting service projects.
S.O.U.L. of Philanthropy
Heartwarming stories of giving from wise philanthropists, and educator resources that guide learners to create their own stories of giving.
Animal Welfare: Paw Prints to Learning
Teach young people about animal welfare and how they CAN make a difference in animals' lives.
Literature Guides
Teach children to give, care and share through great literature!
Financial Literacy & Philanthropy
Resources to educate youth about money management and philanthropic giving. Visit Money Smart Choices, a site created for middle/high school students.
Save the Earth
A unique resource for teaching young people about the critical subject of environmental stewardship.
Folktales
Generosity of Spirit Myths and folktales with Grades 9-12 lessons and a Reflection Guide.
Professional Development
Max M. Fisher Online Institute
An interactive, self-paced tutorial in philanthropy education.
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Adults in Schools Guide
Toolkit for Adults Serving as Volunteers in Schools
Volunteers play an important role in helping schools meet the needs of a variety of children. This toolkit is designed to help volunteers serve in the most productive and satisfying ways, sharing their expertise and time. It includes information about how to approach the school, organize the volunteer's time, respond to student behavior, communicate with staff, and more.
Activities for Students
Smart City
Elementary students can join Alex Ant on a journey through Smart City and learn about being philanthropic, and managing dollars and cents!
Giving & Me
Do you ever think about how to manage your money? Or how to find a way to give some to a good cause?
Money Smart Choices
Do you ever think about how to manage your money? Or how to find a way to give some money to a good cause? Check out Money Smart Choices.
