10 Reasons High School Students Need to Engage in Service Learning in the Classroom

Service learning is an educational approach that combines classroom instruction with meaningful community service. High school students, in particular, can greatly benefit from this immersive learning experience. In this blog post, we will explore ten compelling reasons why service learning should be an integral part of the high school curriculum.

What every student needs to know to plan impactful service projects

Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse! Part of the Schools that Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness (Schools that R.O.C.K.) program is a course for students (high school & college) to know the basics of planning a service project, event, or program. You may have a student that says, "I want to make a difference" or "I … Continue reading What every student needs to know to plan impactful service projects

10 Ways to Get Youth Involved in your Volunteer Projects

Hello! Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse! This post comes from a webinar (watch here on YouTube) I did years ago for community partners who want to get youth involved in their service projects for Make a Difference Day. But I found these tips are very useful for our Schools that Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness programs … Continue reading 10 Ways to Get Youth Involved in your Volunteer Projects

Creating Valuable Service Learning Experiences for your Students that lead to Big Impact

Welcome to Project Stella Resources! We provide you with tips and curriculum that you can use in the classroom and when working with youth so you are confident that you are making a difference in the lives of your students. Part of the Schools that Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness (Schools that R.O.C.K.) program is … Continue reading Creating Valuable Service Learning Experiences for your Students that lead to Big Impact

Top Finalists want to inspire other kids to Radiate Outrageous Compassion and Kindness

Hello! Welcome to our Project Stella Blog! I had an amazing opportunity this year of going through nominations and working with a selection committee to spotlight young people who share their inspiring stories in the book, 52 Kids who R.O.C.K. Every Day: Inspiring stories of young people who Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness. We asked … Continue reading Top Finalists want to inspire other kids to Radiate Outrageous Compassion and Kindness

18 Affirmations for Teachers to share to have an awesome year

The decision to become a teacher stemmed from a desire to impact students, but the daily challenges can be demotivating. Daily affirmations are crucial for maintaining a positive outlook. They promote self-care, build confidence, foster a positive classroom atmosphere, and encourage consistency. Incorporating affirmations enriches the teaching experience and leads to a more fulfilling professional life.

Planning a Global Youth Service Day Project: Steps to doing a Coat & Scarf Drive

Hello! Welcome to the Project Stella Resources Blog! Global Youth Service Day is coming up. We celebrate it every April and it kicks off an important initiative to empower youth to serve and make a different in their community. In this series on Project Stella Resources, I will provide example of projects that kids can … Continue reading Planning a Global Youth Service Day Project: Steps to doing a Coat & Scarf Drive

Service Projects for Kids: Steps to doing a Coat & Scarf Drive

Hello! Welcome to the Kindness Clubhouse! Global Youth Service Day is just one of the opportunities for schools and organizations to focus on having their students lead service projects. We celebrate it every April and it kicks off an important initiative to empower youth to serve and make a different in their community. In this … Continue reading Service Projects for Kids: Steps to doing a Coat & Scarf Drive

Planning a Global Youth Service Day project: Steps for youth doing Project Comfort Kits

Hello! Welcome to the Project Stella Resources Blog! Global Youth Service Day is coming up. We celebrate it every April and it kicks off an important initiative to empower youth to serve and make a different in their community. In this series on Project Stella Resources, I will provide example of projects that kids can … Continue reading Planning a Global Youth Service Day project: Steps for youth doing Project Comfort Kits