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Gratitude Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Gratitude Adventure

Teaching Gratitude

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concept of gratitude through engaging activities and multimedia. By using experiential and game-based learning strategies, students will explore the importance of gratitude in their daily lives. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop a positive mindset, enhances their social-emotional skills, and fosters a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning

Materials

Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve, Gratitude Worksheet, Projector or Smartboard, Markers, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Play the video for the class.
  • Encourage students to pay attention to how gratitude is expressed in the video.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video with the class.
  • Ask questions like: "How did Hunter and Eve show gratitude?" and "Why is it important to say thank you?"

Step 4

Gratitude Game

10 mins

  • Organize students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with paper and markers.
  • Instruct them to create a 'Gratitude Tree' by writing or drawing things they are grateful for on paper leaves.
  • Encourage creativity and sharing within the group.

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Gratitude Worksheet.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on what they learned about gratitude.

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their favorite gratitude leaf from the game.
  • Conclude with a reminder of the importance of gratitude in everyday life.
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Worksheet

Gratitude Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on what they are grateful for and how they can express gratitude in their daily lives.

List three things you are grateful for today.

Think about people, places, or things that make you happy.







How can you show gratitude to someone today?

Consider saying thank you, helping someone, or giving a compliment.







Why is it important to express gratitude?

Reflect on how gratitude can make you and others feel.







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