Empowering Kids to Choose Kindness
ThinkGive helps teachers foster caring and inclusive classrooms.
ThinkGive students give—their support, their gratitude, their effort, and so much more. They experience firsthand the impact their positive words and actions have on others and themselves. Students build a strong sense of self, make meaningful connections, and learn to lead with empathy and kindness.
Our experiential learning cycle engages elementary and middle schoolers.
Think
In-Class Curriculum
Teachers introduce giving themes and explore concepts
Give
Acts of Kindness
Students choose how to give and who to give to
Reflect
Self-Awareness
Students record their gift and reflect on the experience
Share
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Students share and comment on teammates gifts
The ThinkGive Difference
Easy to Teach
Lesson plans are aligned with SEL and academic standards, and integrate seamlessly with existing curricula.
Flexible
The program can be tailored to suit each teacher’s schedule, goals, and classroom needs.
Impactful
Provides an authentic learning experience that successfully moves the needle on prosocial skills.
“I now know how far a simple act of kindness can carry a person. I will be nicer to people no matter who they are.”
“I learned to focus on the good things happening around me, rather than the bad.”
“I learned that by giving, I can make new friends, achieve trust from others, and become a better person overall.”
“ThinkGive made me recognize how I treat others, how they treat me, and how I treat myself.”
"I learned that you can't change others, but you can change yourself and view people from a different perspective to see the good in yourself and the world.”
"ThinkGive redefined my idea of a gift. Instead of a gift being an object you give somebody, it's an action that will make someone happy."
"ThinkGive challenged me to think of others first and what I can do for them. I learned that my actions are powerful."
“ThinkGive made me feel braver about sticking up for what is right.”
"ThinkGive taught me to be more aware of people around me and that my presence matters. I learned that even the tiniest gift can make the biggest difference.”
"Our whole class was affected by ThinkGive. It changed people’s mindsets, which changed our class."
“ThinkGive has and will help me be a more considerate, thoughtful, and compassionate person. Knowing the positive effects I can have on a person is truly amazing.”
"ThinkGive changed how I think about and treat other people. I learned that being kind to someone in the smallest way can change how they feel the rest of the day."
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We believe that kindness matters, every day.
Building a caring school community is vital to creating a positive learning environment. With your help, we can integrate ThinkGive into classrooms nationwide and empower more kids to choose kindness.
