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Philanthropy is the altruistic giving to others in need. It can be money, property or works to further their advancement. Although it usually means the tangible giving of money used for a purpose of advancement, I on the other hand give my works of wisdom to children and adults for the past over 25 years. I do this to advance the lives of children.
My wisdom for children grades 5-12 is the greatest gift I can give each child. It is free on the internet. The reasons children must learn wisdom along with the wisdom are here for all to read:
https://bradberger29.wordpress.com/2020/09/11/ten-reasons-kids-need-wisdom/ Unfortunately to my chagrin the foundation and philanthropy industries don't appreciate my works and what I do. Because of elitist attitudes of people running these groups and their need to make money to survive, charitable gifts of good works do not garner the recognition to make giving free wisdom a priority. Therefore, among other things generations of poverty continue, there is glaring inequality in education, there is not a positive peer pressure for children and there are far too many bullies. Wisdom teaches children ideas and behaviors that lead to greater equality, humanity, and betterment of the commonweal.
It is time for philanthropists, foundations along with people and organizations supporting them to reform, recognize and publicize the philanthropy of good works that enhance and advance the lives of people and society. Giving wisdom to children plants seeds so later in life children will become the next generation of people who can acknowledge the needs of others and give to those in need. Rejecting the giving of free wisdom to children as philanthropy is not in accord with the mission statements of many charities, their founders, and philanthropic ideals. Philanthropies and foundations can do better. So can schools since there is no excuse for schools to not give free wisdom to children grades 5-12
Starting today, running until 31st December and FREE OF CHARGE, there is a 40 min environmental film offered to teachers worldwide, together with a 90 second trailer you can use to entice your students to engage with the broad message of the film, that if we listen to the Earth, work with the Earth and protect the Earth, then the Earth will protect us and we both win.
The film has been described as a ‘visual feast for the eyes’ coming from the creative team who worked on Attenborough’s “Planet Earth”, “Frozen Planet”, and “Human Planet” series.
The lyrics and soundtrack ask the audience to question the world’s current ideology of excessive consumption, uncontrolled population explosion and climate change denialism, and to look to create a more sustainable, caring, future.
When you’ve seen the film in low-rez, which is what we’re offering you FOC, then for just US$3 you can access the film in high resolution, plus 5 images from the film, the full script and the The Earth Wins’ associated Teachers Guide. This Teachers Guide runs to 36 pages containing lesson plans across the curriculum covering areas such as environmental science, English and creative writing, social science, musicology and composition, geography, and the causes of extreme weather. Designed for primary and secondary school students the Teachers Guide is invaluable, especially in this time of remote learning.
https://www.patreon.com/theearthwins
The $3 subscription is taken on each first-of-the-month but it's incredibly easy to cancel after the first month if you only want to use it once and not continue across other classes/years. Do let us know how you get on, we're really keen on feedback - I am the writer, director and helicopter pilot of the film.
Hi Parents and Teachers! This year's been tough on our kids, and social-emotional learning skills are more important now than ever! I've created videos for grown ups that model dialogue, story time, and mindfulness activities you can use with children to easily begin building the foundations of social-emotional awareness in the home or classroom. PLUS, there are videos for the kids, too, that complement each "lesson." They're FREE for the taking. Please share and spread the love to support our next generation of learners and leaders as we turn the page for the holidays and set up our kids for a bright New Year!
Thanks for the interesting read! I'm curious how everyone's been balancing relationship building with the very real challenges of going virtual. Now that we're near the half way point of the school year, what's been working for the rest of you? There's some good start of the year advice, but how have you been maintaining? @educationweek
Join us on Tue 10 NOV at 2:00 p.m. CET at Creative Business Network #PlayandLearn. You will meet experts, investors and startups willing to transform the future of education through play. Signup here, you're more than welcome.
As everyone grapples with the election uncertainties, feel free to check out the Election Aftermath Teaching Padlet at E2 EQUITY EDUCATORS
Lots of teaching resources, as well as Adult Coping Resources.
This book is for anyone who wants to learn precalculus and calculus in a fun and easy way. The book has clear explanations, gives simple problems with answers and explanations, and includes colorful, engaging illustrations and graphics. It will give students a huge head start with the advanced math that is introduced in high school. It is also extremely helpful for older students struggling at all in this subject. I wish my own daughter had had a book like this – that is why I wrote it!
Here is a link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GJBL5R9
Thank you!
Serena