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How to Make a Happiness Jar at School for Happy Students

A happiness jar is a simple classroom practice where students write down small, positive moments and place them in a jar to revisit later. It works because it trains attention toward what went well, builds classroom belonging, and creates a calm reflection students can use on hard days. Over time, it also becomes a quiet…

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How Teachers Can Turn Giving Tuesday Into a Lesson Plan?

Giving Tuesday doesn’t have to be “one more thing” on a busy school calendar. It can become a powerful, real-world lesson your students remember long after the posters come down. This global day of giving invites people everywhere to take action for good through donations, volunteering, and simple acts of generosity. It shows up once…

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International Literacy Day 2025: Promoting Literacy Through Technology

Did you know that over 770 million people worldwide still lack basic literacy skills? As we celebrate International Literacy Day 2025, we are reminded that literacy is more than the ability to read and write; it is the foundation of opportunity, empowerment, and human connection. This year’s Literacy Day shines a light on how technology…

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Rethinking Charity Education Through Innovation

Charity education was alive and thriving in 2023. According to the CAF World Giving Index, over 2.2 billion people donated, volunteered, or helped a stranger, a powerful reminder that giving is a universal act that unites us all. Each year, the International Day of Charity, recognized as a global day of giving, highlights how even…

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Happy Classroom: Meaningful Ways for Students to Give Back

The learning that goes on in school isn’t limited to numbers or facts. While quantitative skills are important, there are several kinds of interpersonal skills that develop at school in order to maintain a happy classroom. Students learn the importance of responsibility, integrity, perseverance, and other qualities that teach them how to become better individuals…

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Nurturing Minds and Well-Being with Self-Care on International Day of Education

January 24th is recognized as the UN’s International Day of Education, a day dedicated to celebrating the power of education as a cornerstone of community development, social progress, and global peace. Education is widely regarded as a fundamental human right, essential for fostering critical thinking, nurturing potential, and creating opportunities for individuals and societies to…

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What people are saying about 365give

“I wanted to express my gratitude for the teaching you provided today. Your message was delivered eloquently, compassionately, and without judgment. The kids were engaged, and now have knowledge with which they can change the world. We all appreciated how you took the time to help us learn to build positive mindsets and practice happiness.”
Shelley Gardner, Grade 6 Ridgeview Elementary (West Vancouver)
“Actions really do speak louder than words, which is why I believe the 365give Challenge has resonated throughout my community. Every give we do is so important to us and leaves us happier and appreciating our lives a little bit more than before.”
Mahina Niyozova (Tajikistan)
“After watching the 365give TEDx Talk, I was inspired to join and begin a daily giving program in India. Today, along with 12 other volunteer women, we provide 100 meals to local underprivileged children in Bangalore for school every day.”
Deepika Ahuja, Mom (Bangalore, India)
“My life has greater meaning now.”
Renate Jorge, @BeKindBrazil and 365give Member, Family Program (Brazil)
“I just wanted to share that 365give really helped me. I am a better person now, thank you.”
MayLee, 365give Member, Individual Program
“This 365give Challenge has really injected excitement and extra enthusiasm in each work day as I think about what we can do. It has motivated me and the students.”
Cristina Peters, School Counselor (New York City, USA)
“I have seen a huge shift in energy throughout my classroom since doing the 365give Challenge. The Challenge has empowered my students to make a positive difference in the school’s community and beyond.”
Cella Adriana, Special Needs Educator /The Holliswood School (New York City, USA)
“The 365give Challenge helps students understand their impact on others. It opens avenues for introducing and discussing global and local issues in classrooms. It is powerful to watch students of all ages think about how they can make a change in another person’s life with one small act.”
Jessica Hall, Primary Teacher, French Immersion at École Pauline Johnson (West Vancouver, Canada)