November is here, and it's the perfect time to cozy up, count our blessings, and get crafty with gratitude! Whether you’re wrangling a classroom full of wiggly learners or managing a mini chaos crew at home, PBS KIDS has a bounty of activities to help little ones express thanks in fun, meaningful ways.
Crafts
Gratitude Jar
Transform an empty jar into a colorful gratitude container! Decorate it with Cyberchase characters or your own designs and encourage kids to add notes about things they're thankful for. It's a wonderful way to reflect on wonderful moments throughout the month.
Thankful Tree
Create a tree using branches or a drawn outline, and have children write or draw things they're grateful for on paper leaves. Attach the leaves to the tree, and watch it bloom with appreciation!
Grateful Garland
Cut out leaf shapes and have kids write or draw what they're thankful for. String them together to make a garland that can adorn your classroom or home, serving as a daily reminder of gratitude.
Games
Gratitude Bingo for Grades 1-2
Turn gratitude into a game with this printable bingo card! Kids can mark off squares as they perform thankful activities, like saying "thank you" or helping a friend. It's a fun way to reinforce positive behaviors.
Thanksgiving Thankful Notes
Encourage children to write or draw notes expressing thanks to people in their lives. These can be given to teachers, family members, or friends, spreading joy and appreciation.
Watch
Talking about Gratitude | Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Join Xavier and his friends as they explore the concept of gratitude through historical figures. It's an entertaining way to introduce kids to the importance of being thankful.
This November, let's fill our classrooms and homes with gratitude, creativity, and joy. With these PBS KIDS activities, children can learn the value of thankfulness while having fun. So, gather your materials, press play on a gratitude-filled episode, and let the thankful adventures begin!
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