by Jacob Goings | Jan 19, 2024 | Curriculum Connection
Gratefulness Reading List Children’s Picture Book Reading List for Teaching Gratefulness Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland, illustrated by Sonja Lamut Apple Cake: A Gratitude by Dawn Casey illustrated by Genevieve Godbout The Thank You...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 25, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
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 | Jun 1, 2023 | Family Activity, Holiday Activities
Summersgiving June 24, 2023 (Saturday after Solstice) Summersgiving is a fledgling holiday created by a man who wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving in the summer with his friends and favorite Thanksgiving foods. Since many of us had scaled back Thanksgiving celebrations...
by Jill Tomey | Mar 26, 2023 | Character Connection
Humility strengthens: Determination when I need to ask for help with a problem. Cooperation when I think of others first. Honesty by letting go of my ego I no longer need to lie or exaggerate to make myself look good. Resilience by recognizing the people and factors...
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...
