Interpersonal Connections: Teaching the Gift of Giving over the Holidays

  You must be the change you want to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

Indian political and spiritual leader (1869 - 1948)  

  By now, many students in the U.S. are on Christmas Break or will be in the next few days. It's really busy at this time of the year, but don't forget to take a few moments to teach your kids, young and old, about giving and expecting nothing in return. Except, for some good feelings.
  As I was reading one of my favorite magazines and relaxing form end-of-semester turmoil, I noticed the December issue of Self magazine had listed in the bottom of the majority of the pages a worthy charitable organization.
  Here is short list of some charities that you and your kids may donate to this season, or anytime!

• Action For Healthy Kids
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
• Habitat for Humanity
• First Book
• Smile Train
• My Stuff Bags Foundation
• I Have A Dream Foundation
• Teach for America
• Do Something
• Adopt a Classroom
• Autism Speaks
• Education Through Music

  Please do not forget to check your community and donate locally too! Happy selfless giving!

~From Amanda @LearningConnections