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Garden of Gratitude Lesson Plan

Students will create a classroom Garden of Gratitude, symbolizing personal thankfulness and reflecting on the importance of gratitude.

This lesson encourages social-emotional learning, improves mindfulness, and helps students appreciate daily moments of joy, fostering a positive classroom environment.

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Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Create Your Gratitude Flower

25 minutes

Step 3

Assembly and Reflection

10 minutes

Step 4

Closure

10 minutes

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Garden of Gratitude

This is the title slide. Welcome the students, introduce them to the idea that they will be creating a Garden of Gratitude and explain that each flower represents something they are thankful for.

Lesson Overview

Outline the lesson objectives and provide a quick schedule overview for the students. mention that each part of the activity connects with how feeling thankful benefits us.

Introduction & Discussion

Introduce the concept of gratitude. Discuss what gratitude means and ask students to share what they’re thankful for. Use open-ended questions to engage them.

Activity: Create Your Gratitude Flower

Explain the main activity. Instruct students on how to create their own gratitude flower by either drawing or writing. Encourage them to be creative!

Assembly & Reflection

Facilitate a group reflection. Have students place their flowers in the classroom garden display and discuss their creation. Ask reflective questions like, 'How does gratitude help us?'.

Closure

Wrap up the session by summarizing the day's key points. Reinforce the idea of continuous gratitude and how students can look at the garden as a reminder of positive things in life.

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