One of my favorite authors for preschool is Todd Parr and his Thankful Book is no exception. It is perfect to teach gratitude and appreciation for nonmaterial things during Thanksgiving. The book starts out with the sentence "Everyday I try to think of things I am thankful for…." and goes on to list things like shadows, gardens, pets and ears. You will love his simplicity in language and pictures to help your child or client focus on the big idea he is trying to get across. It is a truly thoughtful book that will help for your students to think about what really matters.
Story Questions:
What does Todd do everyday?
Why is he thankful for ears?
Why do you like ears?
We used a word called gratitude what does that mean?
Why is he thankful for gardens?
Why is he thankful for family and friends?
Who are you thankful for?
What things are you thankful for?
Do shadows make you taller? How?
Did you like this book? why/why not?
When you think of things you are thankful for, do you have any Todd also shared?
How can you let someone know you are thankful for them? What could you do?
Extension activities
Todd Parr Video- Talking about the Thankful Book
Joyful Learning in KC-Thankful Book Activity
Enchanted Learning: Thankful Book Activity
Todd Parr Fun
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Craft
Thankfulness Printable
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