The Gratitude Collection / The Pet Rock Collection
From Carl the Collector · 2025
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Carl sets out on a mission to thank everyone who's helped him, and a pet-rock adventure celebrates playing and imagining in your own way.
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Discussion questions
Carl goes on a thank-you mission, and pet rocks show there's no one right way to play.
- Who did Carl want to thank, and why?
- How does it feel to be thanked? How does it feel to thank someone?
- Why is it okay to play in your own unique way, like with pet rocks?
- Who is someone you could thank today?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: gratitude, thank you, appreciate
- Name three people you're grateful for.
- Write or say one 'thank you' to someone who helped you this week.