Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to express gratitude through music and art activities, and understand the importance of being thankful.

Materials and Prep

- Paper and crayons/markers

- Any musical instrument or access to music

- Clear space for movement activities

- Knowledge of basic gratitude concepts

Activities

1. Gratitude Song: Listen to a simple gratitude song and encourage the student to sing along or move to the music.

2. Thankful Drawing: Have the student draw a picture of something they are grateful for, while discussing the concept of gratitude.

3. Musical Thank You: Create a simple rhythm using body percussion or instruments to express gratitude through music.

4. Dance of Thanks: Encourage the student to come up with a joyful dance to express their thankfulness, using creative movement and music.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Gratitude means being thankful for the good things we have in our lives, like our family, friends, and toys."
• "When we sing a song about being grateful, it makes us feel happy and reminds us of all the good things around us."
• "Drawing a picture of something we are grateful for helps us remember to say thank you for it."
• "Making music and dancing can show others how much we appreciate them and the things they do for us."