Generosity isn’t limited to grand gestures. It can show up in small, everyday actions like helping, sharing, or offering support. However, some people may struggle to recognize these moments or believe that generosity only “counts” when it’s something big. This mindset can hold them back from developing a genuine habit of giving.
The Generosity Worksheets include two pages with unique activities. The Growing Generosity worksheet lets clients identify ways to give and care for others and reflect on the benefits of a generous act. The Generosity In Action worksheet asks them to design a generosity campaign and choose two acts of generosity they are willing to practice.
Practicing generosity can benefit kids and teens by strengthening their relationships and increasing their sense of purpose. To support them as they complete the worksheets, start by having a conversation about what generosity means. You can also help by reading the questions aloud if needed.
Our All About Generosity handout can be used as a complementary resource alongside these worksheets.
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References:
- Cowell, J. M., Lee, K., Malcolm‐Smith, S., Selcuk, B., Zhou, X., & Decety, J. (2016). The development of generosity and moral cognition across five cultures. Developmental Science, 20(4). https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12403
- Messer, E. J., Burgess, V., Sinclair, M., Grant, S., Spencer, D., & McGuigan, N. (2017). Young children display an increase in prosocial donating in response to an upwards shift in generosity by a same-aged peer. Scientific Reports, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-02858-y
- Steinebach, C., Schaer, M., & Knafla, I. (2019). Generosity, peer-support, and positive development in youth. Enhancing Resilience in Youth, 57-78. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25513-8_4
