With Gratitude - the Children's Program

 

For November's Children's Program, we explored the theme of gratitude. 

We first shared some of the changes in nature that we've been noticing, such as the increased darkness and cold, the beginnings of snow, beautiful sunsets, and the quiet gardens put to bed. We then talked about the Thanksgiving holiday, how it will likely be different this year for many because of the pandemic, that it's okay to feel some sadness around that, and that we can still remember what we're grateful for while also feeling sad at the same time.

We then read a modified version of The Thank You Book by Mo Willems. In the modified version Piggie and Gerald the Elephant thanked the many dolls and stuffed animals that have helped teach us so many life lessons during the various virtual Children's Programs since the pandemic began, culminating with thanking all of the amazing Children's Program participants for making the program possible. 

Finally, we each shared something that we're feeling grateful for, ranging from having a cozy home and a loving family to yummy foods and the whirling of the wind. We ended by listening to the ringing of the bell, letting our gratitude soak in and spread out.