First grade lesson plan on empathy. Students will identify the meaning of being thankful. After reading, "A Turkey for Thanksgiving" they will write what they are thankful for on a fall leaf. 

Students identified the basic needs of a plant (water, soil, and sun). In small groups, the students planted their own seeds by following the steps modeled by the teacher (me). Please click the title, How to Grow a Plant, to see the lesson plan.