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The Penny Harvest is rich in learning opportunities. From Kick-off to closing, the Penny Harvest offers many opportunities for students to learn, grow and challenge the community's perception of them. This section contains tools to help you promote this learning.

Gather PenniesTools
(updated Fall 2011)


Penny Harvest Coaches at a Penny Harvest Professional Development session at the offices of Trinity Wall St.

  • Fall Supplemental Guide - contains a planning calendar with important dates and resources  to enhance your harvest. 
  • PH 101 Slides - Establish a strong network and foundation that will ensure a successful and meaningful harvest for the entire school.
  • PH 201 Slides - New! This year, we've introduced the improved and completed Penny Harvest program model. Integrate these strategies and activities to ensure your school's Penny Harvest lasts for years to come.
  • Wheel of Caring 2.0 - Deepen classroom discussion to identify issues of concern and increase faculty and student commitment.
  • Tally Rally Script - Celebrate your school's accomplishments by empowering your student leaders to lead the whole school in a Tally Rally.
  • Magic Penny Song - a great way to unite the entire school! Sing along to the Penny Harvest theme song or encourage students to create their own version!
  • Certificates - recognize individual students and classrooms for their good deeds!

For additional curriculum ideas and planning visit the Gather Pennies section.

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