Hey Kids

Finding things to be thankful for is a great way to help you get through hard days

Remembering all the things we do have helps us when we get worried 

about what we don’t have. It can be really calming to stop and think 

about the positive things in our lives.

Try thinking about or saying 3 things every day that you are grateful for.

Some people write down what they are thankful for in a journal or draw a picture or think about it before they go to sleep. Whatever way you do it… try it and see how focusing on Gratitude can help you feel happier and more positive about your day.

Try thinking about things that you are thankful for. Here are some ideas to get you thinking:

The animal you are most thankful for…

The food you are most thankful for…

The memory you are most thankful for….

The videogame you are most thankful for…

The person you are most thankful for….

AND Check out the Videos !!!

https://youtu.be/l6zL3CtYG6Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Umo80x9og

A story read aloud:  https://www.thedigitalslp.com/2019/11/teaching-children-gratitude-2/

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Encouragement Video's 

Video for ages 4 to 7 :  https://youtu.be/46UhAtPyXw4

Videos for Ages 5 to 12 – chapters 1, 2 and 3 (2 minutes each)

https://youtu.be/2zrtHt3bBmQ  Chapter 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8UjcS-Xe6g   Chapter 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8UjcS-Xe6g   Chapter 3

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Hey kids try this out:

Web Cams

Have fun watching WEB Cams of animals! See what they are doing right now in real time.

Here's 2 but if you can find lots of others if you google "web cams for kids".

 (get parent permission and supervision to use the internet)

https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/ape-cam

https://explore.org/livecams/polar-bears/polar-bear-ouwehand-twin-cubs-cam-2

It's a stressful time …..so let's chillax

1 video on breathing for relaxation – https://youtu.be/O29e4rRMrV4  

 try it …it really helps us relax if we breathe deeply

1 video to dance your socks off -        https://youtu.be/KhfkYzUwYFk                  

moving is one the best ways to help our mood and stay positive

…. email me

And let me know if you tried them and what you thought

I'm asking students to rate them out of 10.    

10/10  =  WOW  that was great

1/10  =  Mrs Rogers should never ask another kid to watch this.

Email me at: irene.rogers@mpsd.ca

Have Fun!