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Grade Range: K - 11
Discover a database of charities that include a rating system done by financial analysts to help you make an informed decision about which charities to support. Top ten lists select charities based on most followed, celebrity related, relying on public contributions, top notch, low rated, a charity worth watching, as well as many more categories. Learn about charities formed to help recent events (Hot Topics) such as Earthquake & Hurricane victims, California Wildfires, Support Veterans and Active Duty Servicemembers, Immigration and Refugees, and many others. The Hot Topics change with the times, of course, so check back regularly. Learn tips for donating such as the Tax Benefits of Giving, a Guide to Volunteering, and the 5 Steps to Informed Giving includes giving in the workplace and questions to ask before donating.
In the Classroom
Inspire your students to find worthy causes to give back and help other people in need. Give character education programs real purpose by discovering the many ways people need help. Challenge students to become an active part of your community and help others. Each class can choose a favorite charity to support through time or donations. Throughout the year, find ways to volunteer, collect money, or make a difference. Keep a class blog documenting progress, plans, ideas, and experiences. Substitute pen and paper writing journals by having students create blogs sharing their experiences using Telescope, <a href="/single.cfm?id=19225">reviewed here</a>. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, challenge your students to create a blog using Edublog, <a href="/single.cfm?id=13449">reviewed here</a>. New to blogging? Check out <a href="/content/blog/blogbasics.cfm">TeachersFirst’s Blog Basics</a>. Challenge each class to enhance their learning by highlighting the journey of giving to your community through a video documentary using a tool like Adobe Spark Video Maker, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18831">reviewed here</a>. Share videos using a tool like Schooltube, <a href="/single.cfm?id=9437">reviewed here</a>.
At Home
Help your child discover the world and the many ways you can give back and help others. Inspire your son or daughter to give or volunteer and encourage leadership in helping others in your community.
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service projects, communities, problem solving,