Summary
Made during the 2020 pandemic to thank healthcare and essential workers, this gentle video is a shared thank-you set to music. It grew into the Sandbox's collaborative 'Art Together Now' art projects. A warm, hopeful launch point for talking about gratitude and making art together, even when apart.
Viewer safety
All ages
Made in 2020 to thank healthcare workers — a warm, hopeful tribute; no scary content.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
This video was a way to say thank you to people helping others during a hard time.
- Who are the people this video is thanking, and why?
- How can a piece of art say 'thank you' without using words?
- Who would you make a thank-you artwork for, and what would it show?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: gratitude, community, collaboration, tribute.
Try it: Design a small thank-you card or drawing for someone who helps your community. Write one sentence about why you appreciate them.