For after-school, weekend, and camp environments
Ripple Effect OST
GRADES 3 + 4 + 5
The ThinkGive® Ripple Effect Out-of-School-Time (OST) program modifies ThinkGive’s in-class Ripple Effect program to work effectively in after-school, weekend, and summer camp environments. Throughout this curriculum, students reflect on how their actions can make an impact that ripples out into their communities. Lesson plans engage students through visual, hands-on, and interactive activities. Each lesson includes opportunities to share, brainstorm, and reflect. Between lessons, students are encouraged to take kind actions to impact themselves, others, and the environment.
STUDENTS WILL EXAMINE
How small and positive actions can have a big impact, rippling outward into their communities.
How they have been impacted by the positive actions of others.
The diverse opportunities for taking positive actions in our everyday interactions.
PROGRAM LENGTH
14 lessons; 30-35 minutes each. Includes six lesson themes, an Introduction, and a Wrap-up; each theme includes two 30-minute lessons so that learnings are reinforced and/or fewer students miss a theme because of irregular attendance.
Lessons can be modified and facilitated at a pace suited to the schedule and student needs.
SEL SKILLS PRACTICED
Self-awareness: Integrating personal and social identities; Identifying emotions; self-care; self-efficacy; growth mindset; developing a sense of purpose
Self-management: Managing emotions; self-discipline; self-motivation; goal-setting; organizational skills; personal and collective agency; taking initiative
Social awareness: Perspective-taking; empathy; respect for others; concern for others; gratitude; identify diverse social norms, including unjust ones; recognize family, school, and community resources and supports
Relationship skills: Communication; social engagement; teamwork and collaboration; relationship-building; cultural competency; leadership; stand up for the rights of others, including the environment
Responsible decision-making: Curiosity and open-mindedness; ethical responsibility; problem identification; evaluating personal, interpersonal, and community impacts; reflecting
ACADEMIC SKILLS PRACTICED
Engage in collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.
Review key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Write and verbally express opinions on topics, supporting a point of view with reasons.
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Brightening Days OST
GRADES 4 + 5
ThinkGive's out-of-school time Brightening Days program builds on the foundation of our similar in-class curriculum, adapting it to be effective in after-school, weekend, and summer camp settings. In this program, students explore the power of empathy and learn how small, thoughtful actions can brighten their days and those of others. A key focus is fostering bravery—encouraging students to take bold steps to create positive change in their communities.
Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, videos, and group discussions, students learn to practice kindness and empathy while applying these values to real-world situations. They’re empowered to take brave actions that create lasting, positive impacts in their groups and communities.
STUDENTS WILL EXAMINE
How important is empathy in taking meaningful action?
How can they create meaningful, positive change within their communities?
What is the impact of gratitude on the giver and the receiver?
PROGRAM LENGTH
14 lessons, each 35-45 minutes in length.
Lessons can be modified and facilitated at a pace suited to the schedule and student needs.
SEL SKILLS PRACTICED
Self-awareness: Integrating personal and social identities; identifying emotions; self-care; self-efficacy; authenticity; growth mindset; confidence; developing a sense of purpose
Self-management: Managing emotions; self-discipline; risk-taking; self-motivation; goal-setting; organizational skills; personal and collective agency; initiative-taking
Social awareness: Perspective-taking; empathy; respecting others; showing concern for others’ feelings; gratitude; identifying diverse social norms, including unjust ones
Relationship skills: Communication; social engagement; collaboration; relationship-building; cultural competency; leadership; standing up for the rights of others, including the environment
Responsible decision-making: Curiosity and open-mindedness; critical thinking; ethical responsibility; evaluating personal, interpersonal, and community impact
ACADEMIC SKILLS PRACTICED
Engaging in discussions with diverse partners, expressing their ideas, and building on others.
Posing and responding to questions to clarify or follow up on information.
Reviewing key ideas expressed and explaining their ideas/understanding in light of the discussion.
Reporting on a topic or text, telling a story, or recounting an experience in an organized way, using appropriate facts and relevant details to support ideas or themes; speaking clearly at an understandable pace.
Writing and verbally expressing opinions on topics, supporting a point of view with reasons.
Learning the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
Using knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
