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MEMBER SCHOOLS PORTAL >> Generosity

GENEROSITY vs SELFISHNESS

DEFINITION: “Generosity is giving freely of my time, talents and possessions without expecting anything in return.”

COMPANION TRAITS:        Charity, Service, Citizenship, Giving, Sharing, Kindness, Helpfulness

Quotes

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” – John Holmes

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” – Steve Maraboli

“The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without hope of praise or reward.” -Carol Ryrie Brink, Caddie Woodlawn’s Family

“It’s important that what thoughts you are feeding into your mind because your thoughts create your belief and experiences. You have positive thoughts and you have negative ones too. Nurture your mind with positive thoughts: kindness, empathy, compassion, peace, love, joy, humility, generosity, etc. The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the more you can attract great things into your life.”

 – Roy T. Bennet

“When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?”-  Eleanor Roosevelt

“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.”- Richelle E. Goodrich

“The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.” -Lao Tzu

“Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love or simply give a smile. What does that cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of something worthwhile to give.”- Steve Goodier

“Children must early learn the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving.”- Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa)

“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” – Dalai Lama

Videos

Giving Is Better | A Little Arrow Story!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdgALI_UgUg Generosity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnqgKNphqpA Kid President + Glad to Give present How Good Spreads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH5ozEo1Ao4 How You Treat People Is Who You Are! (Kindness Motivational Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTsvSAItPqA Generosity vs selfishness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLIdLh4mlaU Be Selfish Be Generous Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzSgn0LYW8g Generosity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhtcxL8GPpE&list=PL83FaKOAej_mTmYBRUgqC4HEKkSfnxVRb&index=9

Songs

Generosity (Character Education song):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ACmWHVu9s4

All About Kindness (song for kids about doing good deeds):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yLg1nPua0k

Be kind to everyone (A song about being kind): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKSUsS-NoRY

“Kindness is a Muscle” Official Music Video ft. Aidan Prince, William Alexander | Universal Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP4gLX8FBDA

Lessons

Teaching kids about generosity: https://alldonemonkey.com/2015/03/12/teaching-kids-about-generosity/

7 fun activities to teach your child generosity: https://www.fh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7-activities-generosity-ebook.pdf

Hands-On options – generosity – kids of integrity: https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/generosity/hands-options

Generosity worksheets and teaching resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:generosity

Books

https://www.readbrightly.com/picture-books-to-teach-children-about-giving/

https://www.uua.org/finance/fundraising/generosity/children/185476.shtml

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999362101/ref=rdr_ext_tmb

https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Giving_Tree/1IleAgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

https://www.adamgrant.net/give-and-take

Website links for more info

Harvest Time Partners Foundation – free character building resources

Free Resources

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tag/kindness/

https://www.adamgrant.net/give-and-take

News Articles:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/generosity-and-selfishness_b_594c84a0e4b0f078efd9806e

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/246837

https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-driving-force-behind-generosity-and-selfishness/

https://psychcentral.com/blog/8-simple-ways-to-give-and-why-giving-is-good-for-you/?li_source=LI&li_medium=popular17

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