Before You Begin
We understand that philanthropy is not a concept that everyone has experience with or has ever talked about – that is OK! Below you will find some tips and resources but remember it is OK to explore and learn with your Girl Scouts.
More Resources:
Article on the benefits of teaching children philanthropy: Why Children Should be Taught Philanthropy
Blog post on Empathy and Project Heart: Philanthropy and Empathy - What's the Connection?
Daisy Meeting
Activity 1: Arrival and Opening Ceremony
More Coloring - Kindness Activity
Activity 2: Giving to Others
Read Aloud Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need. Play the video if you don't have the book.
Activity 3: 3Ts - Time, Treasure and Talent
What is philanthropy? - watch this short YouTube video to learn more about philanthropy.
Activity 5: Post Meeting- Follow Up with Families
Brownie & Junior Meeting 1
Activity 1: Arrival and Opening Ceremony
Philanthropy Pronunciation Cards
Activity 3: 3Ts - Time, Treasure and Talent
What is philanthropy? - watch this short YouTube video to learn more about philanthropy.
Brownie & Junior Meeting 2
Activity 3: Using your 3Ts (play until 5:00 mark)
Be inspired by Girl Scouts who have won Bronze Award.
Activity 5: Post Meeting- Follow Up with Families
Wrap-Up
Brownie & Junior Resource
Naveen Jain is a social entrepreneur. This is a great 3-minute video titled Philanthropy is Not About Donating money, But Solving Problems.