Lesson 9:

Celebrate Growing to Give!

Learning Targets

Students will celebrate success, reflect on their Project Heart outcomes, and practice philanthropy by writing a thank-you note to someone who supported their work.

Duration 20–30 MINS

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Materials The Invisible Boy (book), letter-writing supplies, Project Heart Rubric

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Lesson Plan: Celebrate Growing to Give!

Closing celebration featuring a read-aloud of The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, connecting compassion and noticing others to the group's own Project Heart journey. Students then write thank-you notes to someone who supported their work — a guest speaker, group member, parent, or program leader — as their final act of giving back.

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