Why Giving Matters
This value, instilled through giving, helps kids feel grateful for what they have.
Gratitude
When deciding how much to give, some families create this fun container to collect spare change or allowance.
What is a Giving Jar?
Kids can decide how to do this with their donation money (e.g., split it among causes)
What is allocate the funds?
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What is the Council of Twelve?
This habit, like brushing your teeth, is something you should do all year—not just during the holidays.
What is giving regularly?
Teaching kids about giving fosters this, helping them care for others' needs.
Empathy
This tool can be used to research charities and their impact.
Charity Navigator
By asking reflective questions, kids can explore this feeling after helping others.
What is fulfillment or happiness?
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Who are the 1972 Miami Dolphins?
Your family can make giving part of life by talking about donations during these monthly chats.
What is a family giving conversation?
Kids can feel this positive sense of empowerment when they help make a difference.
Responsibility
When splitting your donation across causes, you’re deciding how to do this with your funds.
What is allocate the money?
When choosing where to give, it’s a good idea to check if this part of the organization is focused on actually helping, not just spending.
What is “What is the organization’s mission or how they use donations?”
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Who is LeBron James?
To stay inspired, keep learning about the impact of your donations and celebrate these milestones.
What is “What are my giving goals?”
Giving isn’t just about money; it can be your time, your energy, or even this valuable skill you might already have.
What is “What are my talents or abilities?
If you care about animals, you might give to help these, but if you care about kids, you might give to schools.
What is “How do I match my interests with a cause?”
This is one way to give even if you don’t have a lot of money—use your hands and your time to help others.
Volunteering
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Who is Dex Dizznee?
This is the most important thing you can do to keep giving a habit—make it something you care about and enjoy.
What is “How do I make giving personal and fun?”
To figure out what you care about most, start by asking yourself, “If I could change one thing in the world, it would be this.”
What is “How do I decide what’s important to me?”
Instead of giving all at once, you can build this habit by setting aside small amounts of allowance or birthday money regularly.
What is “How do I create a giving plan?”
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What is the Pittsburgh Steelers?