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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K1JE5BeYkzdFm7f0g0I7wHXCzqOObpQTj0DRazS6j50/edit

https://playbook.panoramaed.com/moves/896

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If a daily morning or closing meeting or opener/closer to lessons is part of your classroom routine, November is a great time to add a little gratitude!

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Simply travel around the circle at the start of the day and allow each student a chance to share something he or she is grateful for. Model and discuss themes that go beyond material items. Examples could include friendship, family, and memorable moments. Your students will catch on quickly!  Keep the routine past November for “Thankful Thursday”.

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Provide time for emotional check-ins and healthy breaks.

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You are a gift! We are grateful for you! Practice your own gratitude through simple ways of connection, compassion, and happiness. 

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https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC_Happiness_Calendar_November_2022.pdf

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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RqwiVVI2KAZt8fMKCrtn93nHeenTyPZo?usp=share_link

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Resilient Garden Activity

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https://meaningfulmama.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Thanksgiving-gratitude-printables-pdf-from-jpg.pdf

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Find a page full of gratitude lessons from the Panorama Playbook! My favorite is linked below. 

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All Lessons: https://playbook.panoramaed.com/landing?panorama_playbook_moves%5Bquery%5D=gratitude

Gratitude Letter: https://playbook.panoramaed.com/moves/1010

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuYSXmNbFrCssVALTz9o7lo-L5Q8JB6mZQe-tv0H_No/edit

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Create a SEC Classroom with these 3 Best Practices (Nov. 2022) 

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Bring back the gratitude chains that we all remember and love! 

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Build Gratitude Chains

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Create a Gratitude Garden. This project is one way to try to bring gratitude to the forefront of your mind and into a visual representation.

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https://static1.squarespace.com/static/536fe0f6e4b08758c320b79a/t/56fc2f2340261dbce6d08733/1459367715537/Gratitude-Fence.pdf

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/536fe0f6e4b08758c320b79a/t/6255d9dbec60502fa15d7130/1649793501932/Gratitude+Garden+Printable.pdf

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https://www.doinggoodtogether.org/bhf-book-lists/gratitude-picture-books

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Be mindful of your treasures with this growing collection.

Research shows that people who regularly express gratitude are happier and healthier than their counterparts, regardless of measurable wealth. Plus, regularly practicing gratitude shines a spotlight on the abundance of gifts in our lives, gifts we might otherwise overlook.

You may also want to browse our list of Chapter Books about Mindfulness and Gratitude.

Conversation Starters

Can you think of three people you would like to write a thank you letter to? Who are they and what would you say? If you have time, write those letters!

Think of a time when you felt content. Why was your heart happy? Reflect together on what makes people feel content.

Why is it so easy to forget the many things we are grateful for when we discover something new that we desperately want?

How do you feel about homemade gifts? The gift of time? The gift of experiences? Which is the most meaningful to you? Why?

What is the difference between what you need and what you want?

Is it wrong to want something more when you have so much?

Is it hard to feel grateful when you've had a difficult day? What can we do to remind ourselves of gratitude even when we're not feeling very happy or grateful?

How does it feel to offer someone thanks?

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Picture Books To Inspire Gratitude - Doing Good Together™

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Be mindful of your treasures with this growing collection. Research shows that people who regularly express gratitude are happier and healthier than their counterparts, regardless of measurable wealth. Plus, regularly practicing gratitude shines a spotlight on the abundance of gifts in our lives, g

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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/books-that-inspire-kids-to-be-grateful

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Are you looking for ways to raise kids who are grateful for their blessings? Gratitude is an essential character strength, and this list of books will inspire kids from toddlers to teens to be thankful well past Thanksgiving. From classic picture books to contemporary young adult novels, you'll find lots of reasons to be thankful for these reads. You'll also find excellent role models for how to appreciate the good things in life and return kindness to the people around you. And for more winning kids' picks, be sure to check out our roundups of movies and TV shows that inspire gratitude.

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Are you looking for ways to raise kids who are grateful for their blessings? Gratitude is an essential character strength, and this list of books will inspire kids from toddlers to teens to be thankful well past Thanksgiving. From classic picture books to contemporary young adult novels, you'll find lots of reasons to be thankful for these reads.

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One of my favorite K-2 Books to show thankfulness! The link below is a read aloud from Todd Parr. Thanks, Jenny Morgan for getting me hooked on Todd Parr books!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp3EiSTywX4

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My new favorite book (thanks, Rachel Bross!). A tender, lyrical story of multigenerational love, tradition, and family coming together with gratitude.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10SoFlM4l20

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TeachingBooks Book Descriptions | Our Table

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Need a reflection and application activity? or just prompts?

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https://static1.squarespace.com/static/536fe0f6e4b08758c320b79a/t/636c2d1d5eab63391a99d300/1668033821307/Gratitude+Mini+Journal.pdf

https://planningplaytime.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/November-Gratitude-Journal-Prompts.pdf

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https://www.doinggoodtogether.org/bhf/blog/active-gratitude

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Active gratitude is backed by science.

The Greater Good Science Center recently put out a white paper entitled " The Science of Gratitude (2018)" synthesizing the latest academic findings, which are numerous and inspiring. As you might guess, practicing gratitude makes us healthier (reducing stress and improving sleep quality) and happier (boosting self-esteem and resilience).

Notably, gratitude also has the power to inspire improved patience, greater generosity, and empathy toward others.

Practicing gratitude is a two-part endeavor.

To be most effective, counting your blessings should have two components:

1. noticing a comforting, nourishing, or joyful element of your day,

2. attributing that good thing to an external source.

Here's an example I might try with my son. You may be thankful for the meal we're sharing, and be thankful to the inventor of the Crockpot or the farmer who grew the food, or the parent who chopped the vegetables for the stew before heading off to work. The more specific your child's observations, the better.

Practicing gratitude can inspire your child's resilience and generosity.

The goal isn't to raise kids who sugar-coat their days. Life can be challenging at every age and some days are just plain awful. Still, there is always something to appreciate.

Kids can learn to weather their difficult days a little better by adopting this habit.

Even better, kids (and their grown-ups) can learn to recognize that when times are good, we're better equipped to take care of others. Parents can support this lesson by turning moments of joy and good fortune into opportunities for giving. Consider one of these popular options:

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Active Gratitude: Family Traditions for Kinder, Less Entitled, Happier Kids - Doing Good Together™

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Active gratitude is backed by science. The Greater Good Science Center recently put out a white paper entitled " The Science of Gratitude (2018)" synthesizing the latest academic findings, which are numerous and inspiring. As you might guess, practicing gratitude makes us healthier (reducing stress and improving sleep quality) and happier (boosting self-esteem and resilience).

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Give families opportunities to build gratitude with routines.    

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With so many people facing difficult challenges this year, consider layering your gratitude with small acts of kindness. 

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https://www.doinggoodtogether.org/dgt-newsletter/reimagining-thanksgiving-compassion

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Since so much might be different about our Thanksgiving this year, it's an ideal time to think creatively about the holiday. We know, for example, that the simple history of Thanksgiving that we've been taught is neither accurate nor fair, so how could we unravel this myth for our children? Could we make a special effort to help those who are experiencing hardship? Or maybe thank our food growers and our food harvesters? Here are ways to make Thanksgiving in this upside-down year more meaningful, more compassionate, and a truer reflection of our deepest values.

- Jenny Friedman, Executive Director

Go beyond gratitude. With so many people facing difficult challenges this year, consider layering your gratitude with small acts of kindness. Grateful for your Thanksgiving feast? Use this Help the Hungry Calendar to support those who are experiencing food insecurity. If your family is healthy, create happy mail to cheer those who are ill. Feel lucky to have a cozy home? Assemble homeless care kits to keep in your car to hand out to those in need. Express gratitude for our planet, then push for sustainability with this , making a pledge for the earth and asking your representatives to do the same. Finally, talk about how thankful you are for family and friends, even if they're unable to be with you this year. Then send your loved ones an origami heart or big-hearted award .

Share the real story. For many in the Native American community, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning. Take time to learn the true story of Thanksgiving; this short article will get you started. Share this history with your child, in an age-appropriate way. Start by explaining that often our history has been taught from only one perspective, and has failed to acknowledge other voices.

Make it a harvest celebration. Harvest festivals are common around the globe. They inspire people to truly connect with their food, rather than simply hurrying to pass the gravy. As you prepare and eat your feast, reflect on what the earth provides and the many folks who made your meal possible. Who planted and dug up the potatoes, drove them to the store, and stacked the shelves? Your children will start to understand that food does not magically appear, and to respect those who make it accessible to us.

Support indigenous organizations and businesses. November is Native American Heritage Month. Honor it and the true story of Thanksgiving by supporting organizations serving Native people. Find an updated list of possibilities .

TALK

No matter how you celebrate Thanksgiving - and share its complicated history - center the conversation on themes of gratitude, cooperation, and truth.

What do you like best about Thanksgiving? Do you think it's important to have a holiday that celebrates gratitude? Why or why not?

Imagine one food (say, pumpkin) and tell the story of how it came to be at our dinner table. If you could, how would you express gratitude for this and other foods - and the people who brought them to us? Does it change how you enjoy your food when you focus on where it came from, and say "thank you" for it?

What have you learned about the First Thanksgiving? What do you think about the story? Do you think the story would change depending on who's telling it? Why is it important to keep re-examining our history?

BOOKS

Learn about Native American culture and history with these beautiful picture books.

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp. This wonderful children's rendition of the Native American Thanksgiving Address is an appreciation of living things. Some Native tribes use it at the beginning and end of gatherings. You'll want to revisit this meaningful meditation on gratitude throughout the year.

Stolen Words by Melanie Florence. In this fictional tale of a relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter, the author explores the impact of the residential school system across generations--- and the importance of preserving Native language.

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell. Otsaliheliga, or "we are grateful," is the Cherokee Nation's practice of expressing gratitude. In this book, Sorell takes you through the seasons, activities, and celebrations observed in Cherokee culture.

INSPIRATION

Joy Harjo, a performer and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, was named Poet Laureate of the United States in 2019. Watch and listen to her Thanksgiving poem .

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Reimagining Your Thanksgiving Celebration - Doing Good Together™

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The simple history of Thanksgiving that we've been taught is neither accurate nor fair, so how could we unravel this myth for our children? Could we make a special effort to help those who are experiencing hardship? Or maybe thank our food growers and our food harvesters?

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How do we have a season of presence? With so many people facing difficult challenges this year, consider layering your gratitude with small acts of kindness.

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How to Have a Season of Presence — Doing Good Together™

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To have a season of presence, not presents, here are some ideas for families looking to stay connected to presence/mindfulness in the busy months ahead.