It’s that time of year. The weather is cooling off and the holiday shopping has begun. It feels like Halloween was just yesterday and yet Thanksgiving is tomorrow. It’s a busy season. But amidst the hustle, it is a Season for Gratitude. A chance to pause.
Children experience gratitude in so many ways. Gratitude can be defined as the quality of being thankful. It is the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
In our classrooms, Conscious Discipline places a strong emphasis on gratitude and kindness through the idea of a School Family and the Power of Unity. It’s a shift from traditional views of education and discipline to one that asks the question “How do I contribute to a better world?” The Power of Unity instills the value that we are all in this together – that what we offer to others, we experience within ourselves.
Children’s books about kindness cultivate compassion and gratitude in children. A grateful heart is built upon kind acts, words, and thoughts. From others and to others.
From our family to yours – we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with health, happiness, and gratitude.
Resources:
Conscious Discipline Blog on Power of Unity.
