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TEACHING CHILDREN

About Gratitude

Gratitude is an important lesson that begins in early childhood. Although toddlers naturally focus on their own needs, even very young children can begin recognizing the love and care they receive from others.
How to Teach It Children learn by watching us! Model gratitude by using“ please” and“ thank you” in everyday conversations. Even simple moments, such as saying,“ Thank you for that hug! It made me feel great!” help children understand appreciation.
Read It Log in to your Raz-Kids app to read I Am
Thankful by Sarah Cebulski and Rachel Rice, assigned to our preschoolers.
Apply It Create a page for our class gratitude book, which will be displayed in your child’ s classroom library. Pick up a blank page at the front desk and complete it together using pictures, words, or writing.
Please return your child’ s page by Monday, November 16 th. It will also serve as their poster for our Thankful Parade on Friday, November 20 th!
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