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Gratitude in Action

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Lesson Plan

Gratitude in Action

A lesson on gratitude

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concept of gratitude, helping them understand its importance in everyday life. Through a combination of video content and interactive activities, students will explore how expressing gratitude can positively impact themselves and others. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

4th grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve, Gratitude Worksheet, and Project materials (paper, markers, etc.)

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what gratitude means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they felt grateful.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video with the class.
  • Ask questions like: What did Hunter and Eve do to show gratitude? Why is it important to express gratitude?

Step 4

Gratitude Worksheet

10 mins

  • Distribute the Gratitude Worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet, reflecting on things they are grateful for and how they can express gratitude.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Invite students to share one thing they wrote on their worksheet.
  • Encourage students to express gratitude to someone in their lives today.
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Worksheet

Gratitude Worksheet

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

List three things you are grateful for today.

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







Describe a time when someone showed you gratitude. How did it make you feel?








Write about one way you can show gratitude to someone this week.








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