What I Am Thankful For
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Objective
I can name things I am thankful for.
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Warm-up video
Mental Health Center Kids · 5:13
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Gratitude is when you feel thankful for something or someone in your life and share it with others.
- 2
Practicing gratitude can help you feel happier, calmer, and more positive.
- 3
One way to develop gratitude is to write down 2 to 3 things you are grateful for each day in a gratitude journal.
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Practice
3 questions
Name one thing you are thankful for today.
Can you name a person you are thankful for and why?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three things you are thankful for today.”
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