Hello Reader
Will you be celebrating or learning about Thanksgiving in your classroom this week?
I've created a free Thanksgiving fact sheet to spark discussion around family, food, celebrations, culture and traditions, turkey, and history.
I hope you find it useful! Just click on the pdf link below to download it:
If you are looking for a low-prep creative activity to explore gratitude or celebrate nature, browse these trending resources below:
December is a great time for some mindful coloring brain breaks and starting to talk about what 2024 might hold in store :-)
Have a great week and see you soon,
Thank you for being part of my community,
Diane
"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other."
Randy Pausch
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