Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Students will explore and express gratitude by creating a classroom Gratitude Tree, where each leaf represents something they appreciate.

This lesson promotes positivity and mindfulness, encourages reflection, and enhances emotional well-being while fostering a sense of community.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Activity Setup

5 minutes

Step 3

Creating and Sharing Leaves

15 minutes

Step 4

Assembling the Gratitude Tree

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closing

5 minutes

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The Gratitude Tree

Welcome the students and introduce the lesson. Emphasize that today's activity is about expressing gratitude and recognizing positive moments in our lives.

What is Gratitude?

Explain what gratitude means and why it is important to appreciate the good things in life. Use simple language and examples that resonate with elementary students.

Today’s Activity

Describe the Gratitude Tree activity. Walk through the steps: creating leaves with gratitude messages and attaching them to the tree. Encourage students to be creative with their art.

Creating Your Gratitude Leaf

Guide students on how to make their gratitude leaves. Remind them to write or draw something they are appreciative of, and to use colors creatively.

Assembling the Gratitude Tree

Explain the assembling process of the Gratitude Tree. Invite each student to add their leaf to the tree and admire the collective display of thankfulness.

Reflection

Wrap up the lesson by asking students how they feel after sharing their gratitude. Encourage a few to share their thoughts to reinforce the importance of thankfulness.

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The Gratitude Tree: Cultivating Thankfulness

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