Parent, Teacher and Youth Leader Resources

Parent, Teacher and Youth Leader Resources

The resources below are intended for teachers, parents, other youth leaders and student groups to use with youth.

 


Use Habitat’s classroom lessons sets to teach a variety of subjects while students learn about poverty and service.

   


Individual or group games and activities

  • Build a Model Habitat for Humanity House
    Build a model Habitat for Humanity two-bedroom house using this free downloadable activity and an empty cereal box.
  • Card Creation Kit
    Young people can use the resources in this kit to make cards for donors, homeowners and volunteers.
  • Habitat BINGO
    Habitat for Humanity Bingo features tools for a fun twist on a classic game.
  • Habitat Gingerbread House
    Construct an edible gingerbread house and learn about simple, decent housing.
  • Hands-on Building Activities for Youth
    Do you have youth under age 16 who want to do some hands-on building? Check out these step-by-step directions for individuals or groups to do with the help of an adult.
  • “Kids Only” activity pages
    These pages feature activities such as word searches and fill-in-the-blanks that teach young people about Habitat.
  • Green Build
    Our Green Build site will help you learn more about issues of sustainability. Find an interactive house to help you understand aspects of green building, resources and a checklist of things that can make your house more earth-friendly.
  • Partner Family Scrapbook
    Put your creativity to work by creating a scrapbooking of a family's journey to homeownership!

Group activities

  • Act as an Affiliate (.pdf)
    Groups of teens role-play as Habitat affiliates who must obtain all the necessary things to build a Habitat for Humanity home.
  • People House
    Build a house of people. The concept of many people contributing to building a house will spark a great discussion.
  • Seeds of the Future
    Youth can use this guide to grow and provide plants for local Habitat for Humanity homeowners or for a special community destination. It is a fun process that promotes responsibility and develops “green thumbs.”
  • Welcome Home Housing Simulation
    Using the Welcome Home Housing Simulation, groups of teens role-play as homeless individuals who must seek adequate and affordable housing in relation to their different situations. Participants learn about different aspects of housing assistance, such as applying for a lease and Section 8.
  • Global Village & Discovery Center
    Discover the world of Habitat for Humanity in Americus, Georgia at the Global Village & Discovery Center. To discuss how the Global Village & Discovery Center can be used in teachers’ lesson plans and as part of the Georgia Performance Standards, email GV&DC at gvdc@habitat.org or call 1-800-HABITAT, ext. 7937.

Lesson plans and programs

  • Classroom Lessons
    Teach students about housing issues around the world with complete classroom lesson sets. Lessons in a variety of subjects are included for elementary, middle and high school students.
  • Faith-based Activities
    In these activities, youth learn about sacrifice, service and what it means to focus on more than our differences.
  • Family Activities (English Version) | (Spanish version)
    Families can use these activities to learn how decent, affordable and efficient homes affect people’s lives.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities
    Activities based on the writing and ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Youth Group Activities
    Youth and service groups can use these activities to learn about global housing needs and to develop an understanding of the role they play in their own communities.
  • The Advocacy Book: Poverty Housing
    A lesson plan and interactive coloring book for children ages 5 to 8. The book raises students’ awareness of poverty and poverty housing on a youth-focused level at which they can relate.
  • Educational Activity Guide
    The Educational Activity Guide provides new opportunities for young people in the Habitat community to learn more about our ministry and how they can impact the world. Find detailed instructions for a variety of discussions and activities that explore leadership, teamwork, poverty and diversity in relationship to Habitat for Humanity, and use the “Act as an Affiliate” activity to explore how Habitat serves communities.
  • Helping Hands for Habitat (.pdf)
    A service-learning program designed for students of all ages. The program challenges youth to raise money for their local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
  • Paper House Campaign
    Children of all ages can speak out against substandard housing. The Paper House Campaign lets youth as young as 5 communicate their concerns to their local lawmakers.
  • Girls Build
    Girls Build is a complete, ready-to-use curriculum for educators and youth leaders of girls ages 10 to 12.
  • Service Learning Guide
    Habitat for Humanity is an excellent way to get your classroom involved in a service learning activity. Our Service Learning Guide can give you some tips on working with your local affiliate to set up a service learning project with Habitat for Humanity.

For more information
Contact youthprograms@habitat.org, or call 1-800-HABITAT, ext. 2412.