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Civics Activities

K-5TH 20–30 MIN

Holiday Giving Guide: The Best Gift

A simple, fun activity where students discover that time is the most meaningful gift they can give — and brainstorm three real ways to use it.

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K-5TH 20–30 MIN

Holiday Giving Guide: Like a Snowflake

Students discover that their unique talents are gifts worth sharing — and identify three specific ways they can use what makes them one-of-a-kind to give back.

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K-5TH 20–30 MIN

National Philanthropy Day: Needs Leaves

Students identify real needs in their school and community, write them on leaf cutouts, and think through one specific way they can help.

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K-5TH 20–30 MIN

National Philanthropy Day: Passions Pumpkins

Students reflect on what their personal passions are and write them on pumpkin cutouts. Whether that might be music, sports, art, animals - whatever makes their hearts happy!

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K-8TH 20–30 MIN

Cultivating World-Changers: What Do You See?

Students study a community scene, circle the problems they notice, and use their 3Ts to brainstorm real ways they could help — a perfect introduction to philanthropic thinking.

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: Community Court Press

Students identify ten real needs in their school or community and write them on basketball jerseys — building the observational awareness every philanthropist needs.

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: 3Ts Slam Dunk!

Students identify their own Time, Talent, and Treasure and brainstorm specific ways each one can make a real difference in their community.

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: Hoops of Passion

We all have things we're passionate about. How can you use your personal passions to help someone in need? Let's create an impact plan by mapping out four of your passions so you can use them to make a difference!

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: Swish for Kindness

Students brainstorm every word kindness brings to mind and fill their basketballs — building the vocabulary and mindset of a genuine philanthropist

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Turn Project Heart lessons into real-world impact with the Illumination Fund

The Illumination Fund provides small grants (up to $500) to support student-led projects inspired by Project Heart. Classrooms can request support for materials, field trip transportation (paired with a service project), fundraiser matching, or collection drive matching—up to two grants per classroom each school year.

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