Kids for Wish Kids

Kids For Wish Kids^® is a Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of the Texas Plains program that enables students to discover philanthropy by selecting their own fundraising project and managing it from start to finish, with little or no help from their teachers. Students develop leadership skills, build self-esteem and learn about teamwork while working towards a final goal, making a difference in the life of a child who is fighting overwhelming odds.

Kids For Wish Kids program objectives:

• Increase awareness among children and teenagers about the mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains
• Encourage young people to become actively involved in fulfilling wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains
• Foster the value of community service, using this program as a hands-on learning experience for children
• Create school spirit and help students learn how to work together for a common goal

Project Ideas:

• Organize a holiday party, a dance, a bowl-a-thon or walk-a-thon
• Organize a bake sale or a carwash
• Sell Make-A-Wish^® Holiday Cards

You can try one of these ideas or devise a project on your own!

To receive a Kids For Wish Kids program packet (see below for contents) or for more information, please contact:

Susan Scheffe, Regional Director
806-358-9943
Toll Free (Texas Only) at 800-242-7167
susan@texasplains.wish.org

 

Kids For Wish Kids^®® Coin Drive Program Guide includes:

Coordinator Information Guide with:

• How To Guide for Coin Drive Coordinators
• How To Build Your School’s Wishing Well
• Tips for Counting Coins
• Weekly Tally Sheet
• Coin Drive Tally Sheet
• Publicity Release Form

Teacher Information Guide with:

• How To Guide for Teachers
• About the Make-A-Wish Foundation
• History of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Types of Wishes
• Fun Facts About Spare Change
• Fundraising Rules
• Community Partnerships
• Classroom Wish-O-Meter
• Dear Parents Letter
• Parents Guide to Children & Philanthropy
• Teaching Children About Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
• Teaching With Coins Curriculum Guide
• Teachers Guide to Children & Philanthropy Kids For Wish Kids

Wish Week Guide including:

• What is a Wish Week?
• Work with Cold Stone Creamery to raise money!
• How To Guide for Wish Week Coordinators
• How To Build Your School’s Wishing Well
• History of the Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Types of Wishes
• Fundraising Rules
• Community Partnerships
• Wish Week Tally Sheet
• Teacher’s Guide to Children & Philanthropy
• Publicity Release Form

Philanthropy Lesson Plans:

• Grades K-8 Philanthropy Lesson Plans
• Grades 9-12 Kids For Wish Kids Fact Sheet
• Kids For Wish Kids Brochure