The Golden Ladder of Giving

The Golden Ladder of Giving

The Golden Ladder of Giving

Grade Range

3–5

🪜 Build generosity one rung at a time! Explore Maimonides’ Golden Ladder of Giving, then engineer a balanced model ladder that shows how thoughtful giving can grow.

🪜 Build generosity one rung at a time! Explore Maimonides’ Golden Ladder of Giving, then engineer a balanced model ladder that shows how thoughtful giving can grow.

🪜 Build generosity one rung at a time! Explore Maimonides’ Golden Ladder of Giving, then engineer a balanced model ladder that shows how thoughtful giving can grow.

Sequence. Build. Balance.

Sequence. Build. Balance.

Sequence. Build. Balance.

Dignity. Giving Back. Responsibility.

Dignity. Giving Back. Responsibility.

Dignity. Giving Back. Responsibility.

🪜 Climb higher with an engineering challenge that builds character!

Students discover that the greatest acts of generosity are about more than giving—they're about helping others with dignity. Inspired by Maimonides' timeless Golden Ladder of Giving and the powerful story More Than Enough, they'll explore the eight levels of giving before building a model ladder that represents each step from the simplest act of kindness to the highest form of generosity.

Blending hands-on design, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful discussions, this STEM with Soul lesson encourages students to grow as problem-solvers while practicing dignity, giving back, and responsibility.

Students will discover that every act of generosity matters—and that we can all climb higher by helping others in ways that build hope, independence, and respect.

🧡 Heart of the Lesson: More Than Enough by Richard Michelson. This book is not included and must be borrowed from your public library or purchased separately. If necessary, your local librarian will be happy to help you find compatible alternatives and additional related resources.

Required Book:

Required Book:

More Than Enough

More Than Enough

by

Richard Michelson

Recommended Book:

Recommended Book:

Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt

Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt

NGSS Core domain:

Physical Science

NGSS Expectations:

3-PS2-1; 3-5-ETS1-1, -2, -3

CCSS:

3.MD.B.4; 4.OA.C.5; RL.3.1; RI.3.3; W.3.2; SL.3.4

TEKS:

SCI 3.1(B); SCI 3.1(G); SCI 3.2(D); SCI 3.5(G); MATH 3.9(F); ELAR 3.1(C)

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