Activity

A Gift of Gratitude

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Words of appreciation make great gifts for special occasions, but people can't tie them up with a bow ... until now! Using the lesson plan, learners write gratitude messages to a chosen recipient. Next, they fill a box or paper bag with the notes and present them as a thoughtful gift. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have classmates exchange their own gratitude gifts with one another
  • Ask partners to peer edit each other's messages
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires several bags or boxes for storing and wrapping the gifts of gratitude 
  • Provide materials for decorating the boxes, such as markers, ribbons, and stickers
Pros
  • Includes a list of Gratitude Thought Starters for writing inspiration 
  • Provides a helpful message-writing template
Cons
  • None