Our Programs
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.
"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."
"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 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."
“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.”
“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.”
“I learned to focus on the good things happening around me, rather than the bad.”
"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.”
“ThinkGive made me feel braver about sticking up for what is right.”
“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.”
"Our whole class was affected by ThinkGive. It changed people’s mindsets, which changed our class."
"ThinkGive challenged me to think of others first and what I can do for them. I learned that my actions are powerful."
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.
Our Programs
No matter which ThinkGive social emotional learning (SEL) program you choose, all follow our program cycle with the same student experience and outcomes — students are empowered to use kindness and empathy to connect with each other, their communities, and their world.
ThinkGive Elementary + ThinkGive Middle School
Our flagship programs are available for grades 4-8 and explore themes of inclusion, identity, empathy, and equity. Each program provides up to 16 individual grade-specific 30-minute lessons. Most of our partner educators choose to teach one lesson per week, but your schedule is completely up to you!
While our programs are designed to build from one grade level to the next, that is absolutely not required; you can choose to teach ThinkGive in just one or two grades. Check out the relevant Scope + Sequence below to understand the curriculum build.
ThinkGive programs can be taught standalone or can complement and enhance broader SEL initiatives.
ThinkGive Spotlights
Perspectives Spotlight This program inspires students to use kindness and empathy to consider and understand others' perspectives. Students explore and take action around: broadening their own perspectives; how people see and understand similar things differently; and the value of understanding other perspectives to promote connection.
Perspectives Spotlight This program inspires students to use kindness and empathy to consider and understand others' perspectives. Students explore and take action around: broadening their own perspectives; how people see and understand similar things differently; and the value of understanding other perspectives to promote connection.
Allyship Spotlight This program is designed to help educators and youth discuss allyship. The lessons inspire participants to take action as allies in support of members of their communities. Students explore the challenges and prejudices individuals and groups face in their day-to-day life, and identify ways to confront inequities and stereotypes.
Social Justice Spotlight This program inspires students to use kindness and empathy to stand up for justice and inclusion. Students explore and take action around: the difference between equity and equality; the importance of consistent, small actions to make change; and how empathy helps us authentically acknowledge someone and build connection.
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