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Gratitude in Action

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Lesson Plan

Gratitude in Action

Gratitude

This lesson introduces students to the concept of gratitude through a short video and an engaging activity. Students will watch a video that highlights the importance of gratitude and then participate in a collaborative activity to express their own gratitude. This lesson helps students understand the value of being thankful and how it can positively impact their relationships and well-being.

Audience

3rd & 4th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve, Post-it notes, Markers, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think gratitude means.
  • Discuss briefly why gratitude is important in our daily lives.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video with the students.
  • Ask questions like: What did Hunter and Eve do to show gratitude? How did it make them feel?

Step 4

Gratitude Activity

12 mins

  • Provide each student with a post-it note and a marker.
  • Ask them to write or draw something they are grateful for.
  • Have students share their gratitude notes with a partner and discuss why they chose that particular thing.
  • Collect the notes and create a 'Gratitude Wall' in the classroom.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Summarize the lesson by highlighting the importance of gratitude.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, asking them to write one thing they learned about gratitude today.
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Quiz

Gratitude Exit Ticket

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