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Pre-nursery learners celebrated Gratitude Day by expressing their thankfulness through finger painting on leaf cutouts. The children shared what they are grateful for, mentioning their families, nature, and more. It was a heartwarming experience that highlighted their growing awareness of the importance of gratitude.

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Growing With Gratitude

Contributing to the theme for the year ‘Human Flourishing’ students of PYP 4 attended 5th annual live online classroom event on ‘Growing With Gratitude’.

Post the session they shared their understanding by writing reflections on being grateful and appreciative for the little things in life.  Taking the celebrations forward in the class they prepared greeting card for their family, friends, teachers and expressed gratitude towards making them feel happy, builds stronger relationships, and making the world a better place. They concluded the learning by acknowledging that ‘Gratitude sweetens even the smallest event’.

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Students engaged in the Growing with Gratitude initiative, attending live sessions and participating in discussions to explore the meaning and significance of gratitude. Through hands-on engagements like Gratitude prayer, creating gratitude cards and a gratitude growth tree, they cultivated emotional well-being and kindness, deepening their understanding of why saying "Thank you" matters.

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Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for flourishing in life. By focusing on what we're thankful for, Student mentioned about:

- Cultivating positivity and joy

- Developing resilience and coping skills

- Strengthening relationships and connections

- Improving physical and mental well-being

- Increasing self-esteem and confidence

- Enhancing creativity and productivity

- Finding meaning and purpose

Practicing gratitude involves:

- Recognizing and appreciating good things

- Expressing thanks and acknowledgment

- Reflecting on blessings and benefits

- Sharing gratitude with others

- Incorporating gratitude into daily life

Tips to flourish with gratitude:

- Keeping a gratitude journal

- Sharing gratitude with a friend or family member daily

- Writing thank-you notes or letters

- Creating a gratitude ritual or tradition

- Practicing mindfulness and presence

- Reframing challenges as opportunities for growth

By embracing gratitude, we can transform our lives and flourish in all aspects of well-being. Remember, gratitude is a muscle that grows stronger with practice!

Many Thanks

Komal Neha

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Pre-nursery learners reflected on the concept of gratitude through a read-aloud of the book 'Bear Says Thank You', followed by sharing what they are thankful for.

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PYP 1 celebrated the 5th Annual World's Largest Gratitude Lesson with a live online classroom event, uniting thousands of students globally. This meaningful experience allowed learners from diverse backgrounds to engage in a collective practice of gratitude. By connecting with peers worldwide, students deepened their understanding of this essential value, reflecting the IB mission to foster a caring and inclusive community. The learners further reflected on gratitude through a gratitude journal, where they answered questions such as "What does gratitude mean to you?" and "How do you show gratitude to other people?" They also drew pictures of people they are grateful for. This event not only highlighted the importance of gratitude but also showcased the power of global collaboration in enhancing students' learning experiences.

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Embracing the theme of 'Human Flourishing,' the students of PYP 5 participated in the 5th annual 'World's Biggest Gratitude Lesson,' a live classroom event hosted by 'Growing With Gratitude.' They explored how to practice gratitude as a daily skill and learned how it can help overcome challenges. Building on their learning, they wrote eloquent notes, crafted with intricate drawings, to express their appreciation for the kindness they had received. Each learner artistically depicted various generous deeds and paired their illustrations with heartfelt messages, reflecting deeply on the kindness they experienced. This activity not only highlighted their creativity but also deepened their understanding of the importance of gratitude.

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Learners commenced the celebrations for "Gratitude Day" with a live classroom session with Growing with Gratitude (GWVG). They went on a nature walk and illustrated what they were thankful for based on their observations outside. They reflected on all that they were grateful for through the Gratitude Jar, Gratitude Journal, Gratitude Note, and Gratitude.

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PYP 3 celebrated Gratitude Day, embracing the essence of thankfulness for the blessings we have and the cherished people in our lives. Gratitude fills our hearts with joy, strengthens relationships, and spreads kindness, making the world a brighter place. As part of our year-long theme of Human Flourishing, we created a Gratitude Growth Tree, where each section contributed their creativity. Students added vibrant leaves, blossoming flowers, fruitful branches, and floating clouds, all symbolizing the flourishing growth of gratitude. This collaborative creation beautifully reflected how gratitude nurtures not only personal happiness but also a thriving, flourishing community.
 

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Students created a tree with their gratitude for various people, things, environment around them.