November is National Gratitude Month, and a perfect time to practice and model the act of being grateful. Here are some ideas for you, your students, and your family:
1. Play the alphabet gratitude game.
2. Show appreciation to others by sending thank you notes.
3. Encourage your children to start a gratitude journal. Keeping a gratitude journal has been shown to increase our sense of happiness by forcing us to acknowledge the positive moments in our day, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Whether it is a smile from a stranger, a good grade on a test, a gift from a relative, or an awe-inspiring sunset, we begin to feel calmer and more joyful by appreciating these experiences. You can really get creative with the type of journal you make, from collages to videos to drawings and paintings.
On Friday, we are asking staff and students to wear yellow and/or red - yellow to represent being the sunshine in someone's day, and red to represent a caring heart.
In honor of National Gratitude Month, I want to thank the Houlton staff for the commitment to education. dedication to our students, and perseverance to keep your head up and maintain a positive attitude this year. I am impressed every single day with how hard people are working to make this a great year of learning for our students and families.
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