Honest–Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I think its simplicity and positive message is what draws me to it (the food doesn’t hurt either!). How lovely to ritually sit down with family and friends and share our gratitude aloud.
Thanksgiving wreath I made! Same grapevine wreath from Halloween but I’ve added some felt leaves and hung a sign I painted. Love versatility!
I adore asking my students, “What are you thankful for?” They give the traditional answers: mommy, daddy, a beloved toy, macaroni and cheese. And sometimes they give these answers that make you want to cry, such as: “I’m thankful for my teachers” and “I’m thankful for sharing with my friends.”
I decided I wanted to add something to their thankful list: gratefulness for their own body. I thought what a great time to sneak a little body self-esteem into my lessons! So I made up a song about parts of our body and how we are grateful for the neat things they let us do. We did this song in a circle, performing the actions on our spot and then galloping around the circle for the chorus. I hope you enjoy it!
Thankful For My Body Song
Chorus:
I am thankful for my body and all that it can do.
I am thankful for my body. Watch me as I move!
I am thankful for my feet ’cause they help me flex and point.
Flex and point, flex and point.
I am thankful for my feet ’cause they help me flex and point.
Watch me flex and point.
Chorus
I am thankful for my legs ’cause they help me run and jump
Run and jump. Run and jump.
I am thankful for my legs ’cause they help me run and jump.
Watch me run and jump.
Chorus
I am thankful for my hips ’cause they help me hula hoop.
Hula hoop. Hula hoop.
I am thankful for my hips ’cause they help me hula hoop.
Watch me hula hoop.
Chorus
I am thankful for my back ’cause it helps me twist and tilt.
Twist and tilt. Twist and tilt.
I am thankful for my back ’cause it helps me twist and tilt.
Watch me twist and tilt.
Chorus
I am thankful for my arms ’cause they help me hug and wave.
Hug and wave. Hug and wave
I am thankful for my arms ’cause they help me hug and wave.
Watch me hug and wave.
Chorus
I am thankful for my head ’cause it helps me look around.
Look around. Look around.
I am thankful for my head ’cause it helps me look around.
Watch me look around.
Chorus
