Empowering youth,
one positive action at a time
one positive action at a time
ThinkGive® helps teachers foster caring and inclusive classrooms.
Our SEL Programs
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
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Our programs empower youth to take self-directed and authentic actions that positively impact themselves, others, their communities, and the environment.
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We engage youth who need access to programs like ours. Over 75% of our partner educators serve under-resourced youth and receive free ThinkGive programming.
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Students overwhelmingly report that after participating in ThinkGive programming, they feel empowered to be a force of good and positively impact their world. Programs develop prosocial skills, including connection (with peers, friends, family, teachers, and community), belonging, confidence, and empowerment.
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ThinkGive fits into just about any K-8 learning environment. Our programs are adaptable to your schedule, goals, and student needs. They can be taught standalone or complement and enhance broader SEL initiatives.
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ThinkGive aligns with CASEL core competencies as well as state and common core standards.
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The ThinkGive team partners with you and provides hands-on support so that you can implement programs effectively.
“ThinkGive made me recognize how I treat others, how they treat me, and how I treat myself.”
“I learned to focus on the good things happening around me, rather than the bad.”
“I now know how far a simple act of kindness can carry a person. I will be nicer to people.”
"ThinkGive taught me to be more aware of people around me and that my presence matters."
"I learned that being kind to someone in the smallest way can change how they feel the rest of the day."
"I learned you can't change others, but you can change yourself and view people from a different perspective."
"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."
"ThinkGive challenged me to think of others first and what I can do for them. I learned that my actions are powerful."
“I learned that by giving, I can make new friends, achieve trust from others, and become a better person.”
SEL for Every Child Fund
Are you at a school or organization that lacks funding for social and emotional learning (SEL) and would benefit from funding that will bring ThinkGive to your students, at no cost?
Free Resources
Horizons at Dedham Country Day: Featured Partner Story
The Power of Discussion: R.E.A.L.®’s Vision for Transforming Student Communication
Reading Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen With Your Child
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.
