Lesson Plan
Alphabody ABCs of Giving
Grade Level: K-2
Subject: Arts
Duration: Two to three 40-Minute Class Periods
The students develop a list of ABCs related to giving and work cooperatively to create alphabet letters with their bodies.
Objectives
- identify independent philanthropic opportunities.
- solve a problem using kinesthetic awareness.
- define philanthropy
Materials
- Philanthropic Menus (see handout)
- Philanthropic Menu Suggestions (see handout)
Instructions
- Anticipatory Set: Brainstorm words about giving/kindness that begin with each letter of the alphabet. List words on the board and alphabetize them. See the handouts for ideas.
- Tell each student to choose a partner. Working with the partner and using their bodies, have the students form each letter of the alphabet.
- Have students act out the "giving/kindness" words for each letter of the alphabet.
- Tell the students that they can say a big word that describes what they are acting out. Define the kindness/giving actions as acts of philanthropy. Define philanthropy as "giving time, talent, or treasure for the common good" (for the good of all, not just self).
- Discuss:
- In what ways are the kind/giving actions they acted out good for all, the common good?
- Are those things also good for themselves?
- Can you do something that helps yourself and others at the same time?
Assessment & Evaluation
Select a student team to demonstrate the “construction” of an alphabet letter with their bodies and also pantomime the action described for each letter.