How to start a community service learning project at your school.

Community service learning projects can teach lessons that last a lifetime. For students, these school projects build character strengths like leadership, gratitude and kindness. For community groups, they bring an infusion of energy and resources. Ready to start a community service learning project at your school?

Below are 5 tips for a successful community service learning project at your school recommend by Laura McClure on October 18, 2016 in TED-Ed Innovative Educators :

1. Schedule time in class each week for students to discuss, reflect, and work together on the project.
2. Encourage students to seek a deeper understanding of the issues involved via research and observation.
   
3. Plan a field trip for students to meet and talk with people helped by the community organization
4. Guide students to develop meaningful interview questions for their field trip.
5. Incorporate student input throughout the project cycle — from identifying small ways to help the community organization each week, to scheduling a field trip.