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Gratitude and Giving

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Lesson Plan

Gratitude and Giving

Understand gratitude and giving

In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of gratitude and giving by creating gratitude journals and identifying ways to give back to those they appreciate. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop empathy and appreciation, fostering a positive classroom environment and encouraging kindness.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand gratitude and giving

Materials

Gratitude Journals, Crayons or Colored Pencils, Printable Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what gratitude means.
  • Ask students to share one thing they are grateful for.

Step 2

Gratitude Journals

15 mins

  • Provide each student with a gratitude journal.
  • Instruct them to draw or write about three things they are grateful for.
  • Encourage creativity with crayons or colored pencils.

Step 3

Discussion on Giving

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion on how we can give back to those we appreciate.
  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation.

Step 4

Creating Gratitude Cards

10 mins

  • Distribute printable cards to each student.
  • Have students create a card for someone they are grateful for, using drawings or messages.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Invite students to share their gratitude cards with the class.
  • Conclude with a reflection on how gratitude and giving make us feel.
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Discussion

Discussion on Gratitude and Giving

A guided discussion to help students understand the concepts of gratitude and giving.

What does gratitude mean to you?

Encourage students to think about times they felt thankful.







How can we show gratitude to others?

Discuss simple actions like saying thank you or helping someone.







Why is it important to give back?

Explore the feelings of happiness and connection that come from giving.







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Worksheet

Printable Gratitude Cards

Cards for students to express gratitude to someone they appreciate.




Thank you for being a great friend!







I appreciate you because...







You make me smile when...







Thank you for helping me with...




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