Gratitude - tree

Materials:

1.  brown construction paper

2.  large white or yellow rolled paper

3.  construction paper in fall colors

4.  glue, scissors, markers or pencils

5.  The song, Gratitude from the recording Bebop Your Best by Red Grammer.

Procedure:

1.  Play the song Gratitude and have students listen for things to be grateful for.

2.  Take the class for a walk and have students observe the trees in the neighborhood.

3.  As a group have students tear brown paper and paste to white paper to form the trunk of a tree.

4.  With help from the teacher or from a partner, trace hands on fall colored construction paper.

5.  Have students draw or write what they are grateful for.

6.  Glue or tape the hands ("leaves") to the tree trunk.

7.  Play the song Grateful and have students sing along when the grateful tree is completed.