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Learn 360 - GPAEA Resource Options
Learn 360 - GPAEA Resource Options
If you need log-in information, please contact Anna Westermeyer at anna.westermeyer@keokukschools.org or Jane Frizzell through the GPAEA at jane.frizzell@gpaea.org.
The videos below can be used as an introduction or post-lesson to review. Both apply very well to the overall unit!
Gratefulness: Home Sweet Home
Gratefulness: Home Sweet Home
"Billy's first trip to the city turns into the adventure of a lifetime as he discovers soccer, skateboarding, the video arcade, and most of all, ice cream! His excitement infects the whole gang, as everyone discovers that home can be the most wonderful place on earth" (Learn 360).
Run time: 13:43 min.
Recommended Pre-K - 3
Count Their Blessings: Berenstain Bears*
Count Their Blessings: Berenstain Bears*
"The cubs complain that their friends have more possessions than they do. Not until a thunderstorm hits are Brother and Sister reminded of how blessed they truly are with Mama and Papa and all the things they do have" (Learn 360).
Run time: 11:29
Recommended PreK-2
*The library also has the book form of this as well.
*The library also has the book form of this as well.
Helpful Books in Hawthorne Library
Helpful Books in Hawthorne Library
All of the following books are available in the Hawthorne library. See Mrs. Pezley or Ms. Westermeyer to hold a book or request additional book titles.
Thank You
by Kelly Doudna
"Teaches children the importance of being polite and saying 'thank you.'"
Recommended K-2 grades
Feeling Thankful
by Shelley Rotner
*50 copies available through MackinVIA*
*50 copies available through MackinVIA*
"Simple text and photographs explain to children the different things we can be thankful about in life, like ourselves, our things, our family, and our friends."
Recommended K-2 grades
Precious Water: A Book of Thanks
by Brigitte Weninger
"A young girl celebrates our most precious natural resource, describes the sources of water and its importance to all living things, and expresses her gratitude for this gift of nature."
Recommended 1-3 grades
The Thanksgiving Door
by Debby Atwell
"After burning their Thanksgiving dinner, Ann and Ed head for the local cafe, where they are welcomed by an immigrant family into an unusual celebration that gives everyone cause to be thankful."
Recommended 1-3 grades
One Lucky Girl
by George Ella Lyon
"Even though their trailer is destroyed by a tornado, a young boy's family is grateful because they find his baby sister alive."
Recommended 1-3 grades
Round the Turkey: A Grateful Thanksgiving
by Leslie Kimmelman
"As they gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, members of an extended family take turns describing, in rhyme, the things that make them feel grateful."
Recommended 1-3 grades
Franklin's Thanksgiving
Story written by Sharon Jennings based on characters created by Paulette Bourgeois
"Franklin is disappointed his grandparents will not be able to come for Thanksgiving, but realizes he has plenty to be thankful for."
Recommended 2-3 grades
Thank You, Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish
"Preparing for the arrival of an important visitor, a wacky housekeeper follows her employer's instructions with humorous results."
Recommended 2-3 grades
Assessment Option
Assessment Option
Have students watch Kid President's "25 Reasons to be Thankful!" (right).
Ask students to keep a list of all of the things or people for which they're thankful for one whole day (or evening).
Bring the lists to class, share, and perhaps draw pictures to hang up for other classes to see.
References
Auto B good character education - gratefulness: Home sweet home [Video file]. (2009). Retrieved May 1, 2019, from https://learn360.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=110620&xtid=81585
Berenstain Bears - count their blessings [Video file]. (2003). Retrieved May 1, 2019, from https://learn360.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=110620&xtid=79859
Kelly, S. M., & Rotner, S. (2013). Feeling thankful [Ebook through MackinVIA]. North Mankato, Minnesota: Capstone Press.
SoulPancake (Nov 2015). "Kid President's 25 reasons to be thankful." Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA5Qpt1JRE4.
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