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Thankful

From The Juicebox Jukebox

Thankful
4 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
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Summary

A character-building song from The Juicebox Jukebox about gratitude -- noticing what you are thankful for. It's an upbeat, catchy sing-along a whole class can join in on -- a warm start to a morning meeting or a quick reset between lessons. Free on the official The Juicebox Jukebox YouTube channel (4 min).

Viewer safety

All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Discussion

Sing it together, then talk about what the song is really about.

  1. In your own words, what does this song say about gratitude -- noticing what you are thankful for?
  2. When is a time you showed this at school or at home?
  3. How do you feel when someone else does this for you?
  4. What is one way you could show it tomorrow?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: feelings, choice, kind, respect, practice.

Try it: 1) Turn to a partner and share one time you could use this today. 2) Draw a quick picture of yourself doing it, and add a caption.

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