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The Bearded Feel-Good Teacher

I provide a range of resources on student wellbeing, career ed, languages (primarily Italian) and English novel studies.

I provide a range of resources on student wellbeing, career ed, languages (primarily Italian) and English novel studies.
Nim's Island by Wendy Orr Complete Study Guide
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Nim's Island by Wendy Orr Complete Study Guide

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This novel study unit is designed to guide Grade 4 - 6 students through a thorough understanding of the book Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr. The unit includes chapter summaries, key vocabulary words, comprehension questions, differentiated activities, extension activities, literary elements, and assessment options. It includes the following: Chapter Summaries aiding students in recalling significant events and characters. Key Vocabulary Words and their definitions from each chapter to boost student’s vocabulary. Comprehension Questions range from recall to analytical, developing a deeper understanding of the text. Differentiated Activities accommodate students who require additional support. Extension Activities allow students to apply their learning beyond the text with open-ended projects. Literary Elements explore literary devices like character development and plot, contributing to the story’s meaning. 2 x End of Unit assessment tasks Answer guides A link is provided in the download to access an editable version of the novel study guide to adapt to your student’s needs.
Charlotte's Web Novel Study Guide and Collaborative Poster
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Charlotte's Web Novel Study Guide and Collaborative Poster

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Dive into the heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance with our comprehensive “Charlotte’s Web” Novel Study Guide. This resource is part of the Literary Lighthouse series, designed to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of E.B. White’s beloved classic, making it an engaging and educational journey from start to finish. This Novel Study Guide includes: Pre-Reading Questions: Kickstart students’ curiosity with thought-provoking questions designed to pique interest and set the stage for the story. Daily Reading Log: Encourage consistent reading habits and comprehension with a structured daily reading log. Reading Journal Pages: Three unique journal page templates provide space for reflections, questions, and observations, fostering a deeper connection with the text. Character Analysis Worksheets: Develop students’ understanding of character development and motivations with detailed analysis worksheets. Vocabulary Printable: Novel vocabulary words that can be printed for a word wall or word web. Setting Worksheet: Explore the importance of setting in the story and its impact on the characters and plot. Theme Worksheets: Delve into the themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance with dedicated worksheets that tie back to the story. Chapter Analysis Worksheets: Detailed sheets for each chapter encourage students to analyze and understand key events, character actions, plot developments and new vocabulary terms. Chapter Summaries: Concise summaries of each chapter aid comprehension and recall, ensuring students grasp the main points of the story. 30-Page Collaborative Poster: A fun and interactive group activity that results in a beautiful, large-scale representation of key themes and elements of the book. Spider Investigation Activities: Engaging activities to educate on the parts of a spider with practical web activities. Book Review: Book review template for students to analyze and write a review on the novel. Answer Key for Student Questions: A comprehensive answer key provides responses to the student questions, making grading or reviewing quick and easy. This “Charlotte’s Web” Novel Study Guide is a fantastic resource for teachers and homeschooling parents alike. It provides a structured, in-depth exploration of the book, and is designed to cater to different learning styles, making it a versatile addition to your toolkit.
Digital Escape Room - Italy
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Digital Escape Room - Italy

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This digital escape room is sure to engage students as an introduction to any Italian or geography class. Students can work independently or collaboratively as they put their problem-solving skills to the test on a journey across Italy, discovering information on Italy ranging from history and culture, geography, the Colosseum, Leonardo da Vinci and Pompeii. This escape room has several activities and puzzles for students to solve including: Videos, Images and Readings Word maze Jigsaw Caesar Cipher Rebus Pigpen Cypher
Daily Gratitude Set for Student Wellbeing
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Daily Gratitude Set for Student Wellbeing

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Help your primary to middle secondary students prioritize their mental health and wellbeing with this comprehensive journal that includes 10 weeks of daily reflection with 50 prompts, individual daily reflection and gratitude pages, all about me pages, a random acts of kindness wheel challenge, 20 student affirmations, 5 mindful affirmation coloring pages, and 16 gratitude cards. In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, it’s more important than ever for students to take time to reflect on their thoughts and emotions and cultivate positive habits that promote mental and emotional wellness. With this journal, your students will develop important skills such as self-reflection, gratitude, kindness, and mindfulness that will help them navigate the challenges of adolescence and beyond. The daily reflection prompts are designed to help students identify and manage their emotions, build resilience, and develop a positive mindset, while the 50 gratitude prompts encourage students to focus on the good in their lives and cultivate a sense of appreciation and thankfulness on a daily basis. The all about me pages allow students to reflect on their identity, goals, and interests, and the random acts of kindness wheel challenge encourages students to perform small acts of kindness in their daily lives. The 20 student affirmations and 5 mindful affirmation coloring pages help build confidence and self-esteem, while the 16 gratitude cards provide students with a tangible way to express gratitude to others and share positive affirmations. By using this journal regularly, students will develop important skills and habits that will benefit them for a lifetime. This resource is available as a PDF download and is ready to print and use right away. Just select the pages you want to use in the student journal, print A4 or A5 in a booklet or individual sheets and they are ready to go. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this resource is an invaluable tool for promoting student wellbeing and supporting students’ mental and emotional health.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Complete Study Guide
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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Complete Study Guide

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Immerse your students in the magical world of “Bridge to Terabithia” with this comprehensive Novel Study Guide. Designed to enhance understanding, spark discussion, and promote engagement with the text, this guide is an essential resource for teaching this beloved novel. What’s Included: Author and Novel Background Information: Kickstart your unit with key information about the author, Katherine Paterson, and the background of “Bridge to Terabithia”. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the novel. Comprehensive Comprehension Questions: Each chapter is accompanied by a set of comprehension questions that range from recall to analytical. These questions are designed to encourage students to think critically and develop a deeper understanding of the text. Key Vocabulary Words and Activities: Boost your students’ vocabulary with key words from each chapter. Definitions and engaging activities are provided to reinforce understanding and usage of these words. Extension Activities: Open-ended projects for each chapter allow students to apply their learning beyond the text. Differentiated Activities: Accommodate all learners with activities designed for students who require additional support or challenging assignments. Reading Strategy Questions: Enhance student understanding of the novel with a range of reading strategy questions for each chapter. These include summarising, questioning, clarifying, predicting, connecting, theme, setting, plot exploration, visualisation, context, cause and effect, and comparing and contrasting questions. End of Unit Assessment Tasks: Assess students’ understanding and engagement with the novel through a Creative Writing Task and Book Review. These assessments provide students with an opportunity to express their understanding in a creative and reflective way. Collaborative Poster: Bring the novel to life with a collaborative poster. Two size options are available to best suit your classroom needs. This poster serves as a visual reminder of the novel’s key themes and symbols. Google Slides Lessons: 18 Slides on the Theme of Gender Norms and Stereotypes along with character information from the novel. Included in this is a Canva link to a worksheet for toward the end of the slides.
Sight Word Cards - English/Italian - Food
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Sight Word Cards - English/Italian - Food

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This easy prep resource includes a set of English to Italian sight words on food for early learners, along with phonetic transcriptions of the Italian words to help children learn how to pronounce them correctly. The set includes a range of common food and drink items, as well as their Italian translations, so children can start building their vocabulary in both languages. The sight words have been carefully selected and presented in an easy-to-read format, with phonetic transcriptions of the Italian words to help children learn how to pronounce them correctly. The resource also includes handwriting practice sheets for each word, so children can practice writing the words and spelling them correctly. This provides a fun and engaging way for children to develop their handwriting and spelling skills, while also learning new words in Italian. The resource is also designed to print back-to-back to create easy-use laminated flash cards. The resource is suitable for use both in the classroom and at home, and is perfect for children in preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary school who are learning Italian as a second language. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or homeschooling parent, this resource is an excellent tool to support children in their language learning journey.
Task Cards - Italian Greetings
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Task Cards - Italian Greetings

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Buongiorno! This task card set with 18 typical Italian greetings and introductions words and phrases, activities, and games is ideal for beginning work on Italian introductions, for homework, or revision. Options for use - Classroom Vocabulary List Sheets 4-8 can be displayed in the classroom as a word wall. There are two blank cards to add additional words. Matching and Workbook Activity Sheets 9-13 can be given to students with the terms unmatched. Students can cut, match, colour and glue into books for their own vocabulary list. Sentence creation activity Students can use terms to create sentences and practice with other students. Revision Question cards used for revision (answers provided). Word unscramble activity cards Cultural information and research cards Student research cards can be used for extension and cultural information. Language Learning Games Game of memory or snap with laminated or unlaminated cards 1-18. Game board, pieces and rules for a game of language checkers.
Digital Escape Room - Australia
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Digital Escape Room - Australia

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This digital escape room is sure to challenge and engage students as an introduction to the country of Australia, or as a stand-alone lesson. Students can work independently or collaboratively as they put their problem-solving skills to the test on a journey across the land down under, uncovering information on Australian culture and history. This escape room has 6 clues students must pass to complete. They are made up of a number of engaging activities including: Images and Readings Cryptogram Jigsaw Cipher Rebus Research and crossword Why try a digital escape room? Not only will this activity allow your students to learn about Australia, but it will also promote problem-solving, teamwork, time management, creativity, and digital literacy skills.
Collaborative Poster and Country Investigation: Australia
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Collaborative Poster and Country Investigation: Australia

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Introduce your students to the captivating world Down Under with our comprehensive GeoJourney Australian Study Pack. This in-depth and engaging resource is a perfect fusion of learning, creativity and fun - designed to give your students an immersive experience into Australian wildlife, Aboriginal culture, and geography. Here’s what you can expect in this pack: Australian Wildlife Study: An enriching reading material exploring some opf Australia’s unique wildlife. Followed by thought-provoking questions and detailed answers to test comprehension and encourage discussions. Aboriginal Australian Culture and Art Study: A comprehensive reading section delves into the rich history, vibrant culture and distinctive art of Aboriginal Australians. This includes a accompanying questions with answers to reinforce understanding and stimulate classroom conversation. There is also an art activity for students to have a go at. Geography WebQuest: A fun and interactive webquest that takes students on a virtual tour around Australia’s diverse geography. Comes complete with answers for easy assessment and guidance. 20 Colour Task Cards of Famous Australian Locations: Beautifully designed and colourful task cards showcasing renowned Australian landmarks in a mixture of illustrations and pictures. They provide information about each location, encouraging students to research further, enhancing their knowledge and curiosity. Australian Bingo Cards: Bring a touch of excitement into the learning process with our Australian-themed bingo cards. These cards feature the Australian landmarks, encouraging students to recall information in a dynamic, game-like format. Australia Collaborative Poster: Two size variants of a collaborative poster to spark creativity and teamwork among students. Each student can contribute a part to complete this representation of Australia, promoting a sense of unity and collaboration while reinforcing their learning. This pack is more than just an educational resource; it’s a journey that transports your students to the heart of Australia, unveiling its rich wildlife, the profound history of Aboriginal culture, and the intriguing geographical terrains. Enjoy the fusion of learning and entertainment, and watch as your students develop a profound understanding and appreciation for this beautiful continent. Ideal for diverse learning settings, and suitable for learners of various ages and educational levels.
Collaborative Poster - Leadership
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Collaborative Poster - Leadership

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The ‘Leadership Mastery’ bundle, is a resource for educators aiming to cultivate leadership skills in their students. This all-inclusive package is designed to make the exploration of leadership engaging, interactive, and insightful. The bundle includes An in-depth look at three key leadership styles: Autocratic, Democratic, and Laissez-faire. Students will not only learn the characteristics of each style but also identify their own through a detailed leadership questionnaire. To further enhance understanding, we’ve included a set of leadership scenarios. Each scenario is paired with extension questions, encouraging students to apply their knowledge and critically analyze different leadership situations. Answers supplied. Our ‘Qualities of a Good Leader’ worksheet allows students to delve into the traits that make a leader effective. They’ll rank these qualities in order of importance, providing a personal perspective on leadership. The learning journey continues with a leadership WebQuest, where students will explore an informative website and answer a series of questions, further expanding their understanding of leadership. Answers supplied. For a fun twist, we’ve added a leadership-themed word search, a great activity for reinforcing key leadership terms and concepts. Finally, the bundle includes two size versions of a collaborative poster. This hands-on activity encourages teamwork and creativity, as students work together to create a visual representation of their collective understanding of leadership. This ‘Leadership Mastery’ bundle is not just about teaching leadership; it’s about inspiring future leaders. Grab your bundle today and embark on the leadership journey in your classroom!"
Free Student Wellbeing Daily Gratitude Journal
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Free Student Wellbeing Daily Gratitude Journal

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Looking for a simple and effective way to boost mood and cultivate a positive mindset of your students? Want a simple starter or finisher for the day? Try a daily gratitude journal! This free resource includes a number of daily prompts to help your students focus on the things in life that bring joy and appreciation. Each page features different gratitude prompts, along with space to write thoughts and reflections. Prompts include things like “How are three people you are grateful for?” and “What is one thing that went well for you today?” With just a few minutes of writing each day, you can start to shift your students’ focus from negative to positive thoughts and improve their overall well-being. Download this free resource today and start your daily gratitude practice!
Free Charlotte's Web-Quest and Novel Activities
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Free Charlotte's Web-Quest and Novel Activities

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Embark on a literary adventure with our free “Charlotte’s Web-Quest” resource! This engaging and educational package is designed to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of E.B. White’s classic tale, “Charlotte’s Web” and provide an investigation into spiders. This free resource includes: Two Reading Journal Pages: Encourage students to delve deeper into the text with our thoughtfully designed reading journal pages. These pages provide space for students to record their thoughts, questions, and observations as they read, fostering a deeper connection with the text. Charlotte Character Analysis Sheet: Help students explore the character of Charlotte with our character analysis sheet. This worksheet guides students to consider Charlotte’s traits, actions, and motivations, enhancing their understanding of this complex and beloved character. Charlotte’s Web-Quest: Take learning beyond the book with our exciting spider webquest! This interactive activity encourages students to research and learn more about spiders and their webs, mirroring the curiosity and discovery found in “Charlotte’s Web”. This “Charlotte’s Web-Quest” resource is a fantastic tool for teachers and homeschooling parents alike. It provides a sneak-peak of the book, allows students to investigate the world of spiders. The best part? It’s completely free! Download your copy today and bring the magic of “Charlotte’s Web” to life in your classroom.
Collaborative Poster - Emotional Intelligence
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Collaborative Poster - Emotional Intelligence

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Are you seeking further ways to improve your student’s self-awareness, relationships, and coping skills? Our collaborative poster and activity sheets on emotional intelligence will help your students develop their social-emotional skills and positively impact their mental health while having fun along the way. Our collaborative poster activity is perfect for classroom or group settings. Each student contributes to the poster, adding their own illustrations, quotes, and ideas to represent key concepts such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. The final product is a beautiful and meaningful poster that students will be proud to display in your classroom or school. In addition to the collaborative poster activity, our product also includes activity sheets that can be used as individual assignments or homework. These activity sheets cover a range of topics related to emotional intelligence, such as identifying and expressing emotions and developing empathy. This resource is suitable for a wide range of learners, from elementary school to high school students. It is perfect for teachers, school counselors, and parents who want to help their children develop important social-emotional skills. Order now and give your students the gift of emotional intelligence!
Collaborative Poster - Growth Mindset
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Collaborative Poster - Growth Mindset

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This collaborative poster and activities bundle is perfect for helping students develop a growth mindset and improve their academic and personal growth. The bundle includes a large poster template with an inspiring growth mindset quote and images, as well as a variety of individual activities that can be used to supplement the poster and reinforce the growth mindset concept. The poster template is designed for collaborative learning and encourages students to work together to create a beautiful and inspiring poster. The individual activities can be used to reinforce the growth mindset concept and help students develop positive thinking habits. The bundle includes a variety of activities, including coloring pages, writing prompts and reflection sheets. Each activity is designed to help students develop their understanding of growth mindset and apply it to their academic and personal goals. This collaborative poster and activities bundle is perfect for teachers, counselors, and homeschooling parents who want to help their students develop a growth mindset and reach their full potential but do not have time to develop a resource like this due to time constraints. The bundle is suitable for students in elementary, middle, and high school, and can be easily adapted to meet the needs of different learners.
Task Cards - Italian Colours
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Task Cards - Italian Colours

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Buongiorno! This task card set with 18 colour words in Italian, along with activities, and colour-by-number sheets is ideal for beginning work on Italian colour words, for homework, or for revision. Options for use - Classroom Vocabulary List Sheets 4-8 can be displayed in the classroom as a word wall. There are two blank cards to add additional words. Matching and Workbook Activity Sheets 9-13 can be given to students with the terms unmatched. Students can cut, match, colour and glue into books for their own vocabulary list. Sentence creation activity Students can use terms to create sentences and practice with other students. Revision Question cards used for revision (answers provided). Word unscramble activity cards Cultural information and research cards Student research cards can be used for extension and cultural information. Colour-by-number 2 colour by number sheets in Italian included
Clip Art Set - Critter Companions
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Clip Art Set - Critter Companions

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This clip art set includes 100 high-quality images that are perfect for adding a fun and playful touch to your classroom resources, presentations, and personal projects. The images feature a variety of cute and whimsical animals that will bring a smile to the faces of students of all ages. Each image is provided with transparent backgrounds for easy integration into your designs. The images are in PNG format, making them suitable for both digital and print use. Use these clip art images to create engaging and visually appealing resources such as posters, worksheets, digital activities, newsletters, and more. The set includes a range of themes providing you with a versatile collection that can be used all year round. The clip art images are ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, parents, and anyone else who wants to add a touch of whimsy to their projects. They are also perfect for creating personalized gifts, party decorations, and invitations. Purchase this clip art set today and let your creativity run wild with 100 fun and playful images to enhance your projects!
Language Learning Vocabulary Pictionary Cards - Italian
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Language Learning Vocabulary Pictionary Cards - Italian

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Looking to engage your students in a dynamic and interactive way while learning Italian? Look no further! Our Lingua-Sketch Language Learning Pictionary-Style Cards are the perfect resource to enhance vocabulary acquisition and foster a love for the Italian language. This comprehensive set includes 120 vocabulary words carefully curated into 6 categories: food, objects, animals, verbs, places, and a mixed bag. With a range of topics, students will expand their Italian vocabulary and gain confidence in their language skills. The versatility of our resource allows you to choose between two options. Opt for the ‘1 Word per Card’ format, where each card showcases a single vocabulary word, color-coded according to the category. This allows for focused vocabulary practice and targeted learning. Alternatively, choose the ‘6 Words per Card’ format, featuring an assortment of words from each category on a single card. This format encourages word association and broadens students’ knowledge across different topics. The vibrant and visually appealing cards are designed to captivate learners’ attention. Each card features a clear and bold image corresponding to the vocabulary word, ensuring comprehension and retention. Additionally, the color-coded system enables easy categorization and quick reference. These Pictionary-style cards can be utilized in various ways, including whole-class activities, partner work, small group games, and individual practice. Encourage students to draw, act out, or describe the words to reinforce vocabulary recall and foster creativity in language expression. This resource is ideal for Italian language teachers, homeschooling parents, and language learning centers. It is suitable for both beginner and intermediate learners, providing a solid foundation for language development.
Collaborative Poster - Nim's Island Novel/Film
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Collaborative Poster - Nim's Island Novel/Film

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Engage your students in a fun and creative activity with this Nim’s Island collaborative poster project! Students will work together to create a colorful and informative poster that features important themes, characters, and events from the beloved children’s book and movie, Nim’s Island. The poster includes space for students to respond to short writing prompts related to the story. This activity is perfect for elementary school students in grades 2-5, and can be used as a supplement to literature or film studies. It encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, while also providing opportunities for students to practice writing skills. What’s Included: Instructions for setting up and completing the collaborative poster project 2 printable poster templates with space for students to add their own illustrations and writing The 2 size options include 25 Page – Large Poster - page size 21 x 29.7 cm & poster size 1.05 x 1.49 m and a 30 Page – Small Poster -page size 13 x 21.7 cm & poster size 0.77 x 1.09 m Writing prompts that encourage reflection on the story
Space Booklet - Facts and Coloring
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Space Booklet - Facts and Coloring

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“Exploring the Universe” is a captivating and educational set of 30 coloring and fact pages that will ignite your child’s love for space. Packed with fascinating images of planets, galaxies, rockets, and more, this book is perfect for young space enthusiasts and coloring enthusiasts alike. Delve into the mysteries of the universe with each page, as fun and interesting facts are presented alongside the stunning illustrations. The book offers a unique learning experience that will spark your child’s imagination and creativity. With “Exploring the Universe,” your child can take a journey through the cosmos, discover the wonders of space, and create their own masterpieces.
Gratitude Message Cards
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Gratitude Message Cards

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Do you need another way to promote gratitude in your classroom? Would you consider asking students to start a lesson thinking about what they are grateful for in their lives? Perhaps students could use these cards to write messages of gratitude to each other. Or even still, use these cards in staff meetings to open up, and ask staff members to write a message of gratitude to each other. What better way to get that warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Just print this ready-to-go, beautiful message card set, cut them up individually, and use themas you wish.