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I'm Thankful For...

For Teachers 1st
First graders engage in a lesson that demonstrates the character trait of thankfulness. The teacher enthusiastically shares something to be thankful for with the class. Then they spend the time to draw an idea of something to be thankful...
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Give Thanksgiving Art Lessons a Festive Focus

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Take a step away from handprint turkeys with thanksgiving art lesson plans that explore gratitude, celebrations, and traditions.
Lesson Plan
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Rings of Passion: Five Emotions in World Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine pieces of art and write a short essay on what emotions they feel by viewing it. They view a video clip and complete chart as they watch. They discuss how the writers of the program showed emotions in the clips.
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Home S-s-sweet Home The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students investigate the eastern massasauga rattlesnake's habitat. They examine how the habitat allows the snake to survive by completing a variety of activities.
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Thankful Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students go through the entire writing process to create an expository essay about what they are thankful for. They use graphic organizers to guide them through the process.
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Pbs: Make Appreciation Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover what it means to appreciate something or someone and oneself. Create a card for someone to show they are appreciated.