ThinkGive helps young people to experience the power of kindness and the value of giving — learning from their actions and their peers.
Character Grows Through Experience
ThinkGive supports students in understanding themselves, their choices, and their impact on others. With educator guidance, students build self-awareness, practice responsible decision-making, and strengthen the skills needed to contribute positively to their communities.
Lesson Prep
Lesson plans are easy to implement and flexible for your group. We provide ready-to-use materials and guidance so you can focus on facilitation, not preparation.
Learn Together
Activities and discussions help students explore identity, values, and the development of core character strengths such as empathy, responsibility, and self-awareness.
Discuss + Collaborate
Group discussions help students process key ideas, share perspectives, and deepen understanding.
Students Take Action
Students choose how to apply what they’ve learned in real life. Their intentional actions—no matter how small—help them practice empathy, courage, and personal responsibility.
Record + Reflect
Students record their actions and reflect on their experiences through guided prompts. This process deepens their understanding of how their actions affect others and helps them connect behavior to values and character development.
Engage + Share
Students share reflections with peers, learn from others’ experiences, and build a supportive learning community rooted in respect and collaboration.
The Ripple Effect
As students act, reflect, and share, they begin to see how individual choices influence group dynamics and community culture. Over time, these experiences contribute to stronger relationships and more positive, connected learning environments.
From Comfort to Courage
The ThinkGive experience helps students move from familiar patterns of behavior toward greater agency, confidence, and growth. Along the way they develop self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and discover the lasting impact of their actions.
Small Actions. Big Learning.
“I gave blankets and a pillow to a homeless man while he was sleeping. What you do while no one is watching shows who you really are.“
“I learned to always lend a helping hand, even when it’s not your mess to clean. I also learned that it's okay to step out of your comfort zone once in a while.“
“I gave a hug to Ms. Rodriguez. I respect her because out of everything she can do in her life, she chooses to be with us and teach us many amazing things.“
“I held the door open for a large group of people. My role in my community is to be as helpful and kind as possible. It's important to be a good citizen.“
“I thanked the kind lady who drives my bus. I now make an effort to say thank you to her whenever I see her, and she seems to feel appreciated when I do.“
“Today I gave my Dad the gift of saying I love you. Sometimes I just assume that he knows that I love him, but it’s so important not to take for granted the words that mean the most.”
“I took a break from chores and homework and went for a long walk during sunset. It was so beautiful. It helped me feel relaxed.“
“I talked to a boy who is very quiet and keeps to himself. I realized he's a different person once you talk to him. I made someone smile just by talking to them!“
