by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Gratefulness Word Origin Gratefulness has its roots in the latin words gratus meaning “pleasing” and the verb facere which means “to make or do” to create the word gratificus – “doing a kindness”. Can you see how being grateful is the...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | Activity
Gratefulness Activities The activities here are fun ways to teach character. The game aspect makes the lesson more memorable. Each activity has processing questions at the end. Without processing the activity, the exercise is just a game. To make it a stronger...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | Family Activity
Includes printable activity page and resources
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | Family Activity
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a national holiday with a focus on Gratefulness. This Thanksgiving, post a whiteboard, chalkboard, or poster board where those gathered for Thanksgiving can write public statements of what they are grateful for this year. Leave it where...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2022 | Curriculum Connection
Gratefulness Curriculum Connection – History In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln ordered that Government offices be closed for a local day of Thanksgiving. In 1863, he issued a proclamation that set the precedent for succeeding presidents to issue a Thanksgiving...
