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Grateful Hearts

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Lesson Plan

Grateful Hearts

Express gratitude creatively

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of gratitude by identifying things they are thankful for in their daily lives. Through storytelling and drawing activities, students will learn to express gratitude creatively. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop a positive mindset and appreciation for the people and things around them, fostering emotional well-being and social skills.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Express gratitude creatively

Materials

Storybook about gratitude, Drawing paper, Crayons, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Introduce the concept of gratitude by asking if they know what it means to be thankful.
  • Share a simple definition: "Gratitude is being happy for the things we have and the people we love."

Step 2

Storytelling

10 mins

  • Read a storybook about gratitude to the class.
  • Pause occasionally to ask questions about the story, encouraging students to think about what the characters are thankful for.

Step 3

Drawing Activity

10 mins

  • Provide each student with drawing paper and crayons.
  • Ask them to draw something or someone they are thankful for.
  • Encourage them to think about why they are thankful for this person or thing.

Step 4

Sharing and Discussion

5 mins

  • Invite students to share their drawings with the class.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about gratitude.
  • Encourage students to listen to each other and celebrate the things their classmates are thankful for.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the lesson by highlighting the importance of gratitude.
  • Encourage students to think about gratitude in their daily lives and share it with their families.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on gratitude after the drawing activity.

What are some things you are thankful for?

Encourage students to think about both big and small things in their lives.







How does it feel when someone says thank you to you?

Discuss the positive feelings associated with gratitude.







Why is it important to be thankful?

Help students understand the value of appreciation and kindness.







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