Lesson: Giving: Charitable giving is setting aside a portion of money for others, which also shows that you can split up your money for different purposes when you budget. When you have more than someone else, freely sharing what you have shows kindness. They may do the same if you are the one who needs something next time.
Your Destination: Handmade cards are an easy way to practice giving to someone else without money in return. There are many places that love to receive cards to handout, such as hospitals, veteran organizations, or nursing homes. It creates an atmosphere of caring for those in your community and also a reminder to be kind and generous.
Travel Kit: Paper, envelopes for cards, stickers/glitter, markers/pencils
On the Path
Step 1: Think about where you want to send your card to. The card could be a thank you note to veterans or even a get well soon card
Step 2: Fold the piece of paper in half. Either way is fine.
Step 3: Write a short note on the inside of the card. Don’t include any personal information, names, addresses, etc. It can be as simple as you want.
Step 4: Now decorate the front and inside of the card. You can use whatever materials you want, just make sure it is not too heavy
Step 5: Place the card in the envelope. You can write the address of where it is going or hand it to a teacher or parent.
Learn New Vocabulary: Moral, leniency, charitable, wealth, blessings
Discussion Questions: What do you think the author was trying to say or tell the audience? Why is it important to share what you have when you have it?
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