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Gratitude is My Superpower
Last updated Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Author: Alicia Ortego
Date of Publication: 2021
ISBN: 1735974145
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Dec. 2021
Synopsis:
Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use the magic of her stone? She will realize that the power of gratitude is hidden in her heart.
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This book uses British English, so you may want to replace a couple terms when you’re
reading: veg/vegetables, mum/mummy/mom/mommy, garden/yard, football/soccer
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Did you celebrate Thanksgiving? What does it mean to give thanks, be grateful, show gratitude?
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What makes you happy? It could be something big or something very small and every day.
Vocabulary:
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mood – how you’re feeling: happy, sad, angry, calm …
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gratitude – being thankful and showing appreciation
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superpower – a special ability or talent that makes you more capable to do special things.
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dread – to fear or worry, or not want to do something
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sibling – a brother or sister
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feeling blue – being sad
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approved – think it’s a good idea, that it’s ok
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Do you have a pet you care about, like Mr. T the Turtle?
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Do you like the rain? Or does it make you sad?
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Why is rain a good thing? (plants grow, oceans and rivers are filled ….)
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Are there things you like and don’t like about school?
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Was the stone really magic? What did Betsy learn by using it?
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Search for a stone that you could use as your own gratitude stone.
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Later, the kids can ask a parent or sibling to help them write a thank-you note to someone they appreciate: for example, a friend, a teacher, a doctor, a neighbor, or someone in their family. Tell that person what you like about them and why you appreciate them.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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