Week 4: What I Bring
Everyone brings something to their community. We might help a neighbor with a chore. We might shop at a local business. We might cheer others up with a smile. We might speak up when something needs to change. All these things make our communities better.
Watch
Watch the video. Think about what you bring to your community.
Think about it – talk about it
Watching by yourself? Think about your answers.
Watching with a group? Talk about your answers together.
- What does James say about people’s gifts and talents?
- What is Charlie doing now that he lives in the community?
- What do you bring to your community?
Build your story
Open your Journal to Week 4.
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Finish this sentence: I help my community by ____________.
Take action
- This week, look for three ways you help out in your community.
- Share this post on social media. You can copy and paste:
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Keep going
Want to see the rest of the series? Explore all five weeks.