In school we have read this poem together:

Happy Thoughts by Robert Louis Stevenson

The world is so full of a number of things

I’m sure we should all be as happy as kings.

This week we are going to add to this idea and begin exploring gratitude.  We will be uncovering and recognizing the many wonderful things in our world and the gifts and benefits we receive due to goodness beyond ourselves.  It will be interesting to see how our gratitude grows as we become more mindful of the things that make us happy – the sunshine, a smile, a completed math problem, another finished book, laughter…

Here are some books you might like to share at home.

They will add to our discussions in the classroom and help your children develop an even greater understanding of of the many things – large and small –  to be grateful for.