{"product_id":"thanksgiving-gratitude-craft-sel-lessons-thankful-turkey-kindergarten-5th-grade","title":"Thanksgiving Gratitude Craft \u0026 SEL Lessons | Thankful Turkey | Kindergarten–5th Grade","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake gratitude meaningful and memorable with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThankful Turkey Paper Plate Craft Bundle for Kindergarten–5th Grade!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This Thanksgiving-themed SEL resource combines gratitude activities, mindful coloring, and a hands-on turkey craft to help students recognize the good things in their lives and practice showing appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned especially for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelementary school counselors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this 34-page printable bundle includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo complete, differentiated gratitude lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for Grades K–2 and Grades 3–5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents create their own Thankful Turkey using a paper plate and gratitude feathers filled with people, places, memories, and little things they appreciate. Along the way, they practice mindfulness, reflect on their feelings, and discover simple ways to show gratitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Complete SEL Lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrades K–2 gratitude lesson (25–35 minutes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrades 3–5 gratitude lesson (35–40 minutes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade-specific directions and differentiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope and sequence with flexible pacing options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounselor preparation guide, teaching tips, and student supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThankful Turkey Paper Plate Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrintable turkey heads and feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlain gratitude feathers for Kindergarten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative gratitude feathers for Grades 1–2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight patterned feather choices for Grades 3–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished craft examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMindfulness \u0026amp; Gratitude Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMindful coloring guides for both grade bands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThankful Picture Menu for younger students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKindergarten drawing and response worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrades 1–2 Draw and Write worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrades 3–5 Gratitude Spotting activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonus turkey coloring pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessment \u0026amp; Extras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre- and post-lesson check-ins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade-appropriate exit tickets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrintable thank-you cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGratitude bookmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 34 pages are black-and-white for easy classroom printing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIFFERENTIATED FOR GRADES K–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKindergarten:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Students draw three things they appreciate on large, plain feathers. Teachers precut the pieces and can help students label their drawings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrades 1–2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Students create five patterned gratitude feathers using pictures, words, or short phrases. Second graders can extend their responses using “because.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrades 3–5:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Students select six decorative feathers and write or illustrate their thankful thoughts. Older students are encouraged to explain their thinking and identify meaningful ways to show appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS ADDRESSED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will practice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognizing people, places, and everyday experiences they appreciate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding gratitude and expressing thanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMindful breathing and coloring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying and reflecting on feelings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowing kindness and appreciation to others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticing small positive moments, even on difficult days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASCA Mindsets \u0026amp; Behaviors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M 1, B-SS 2, B-SS 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCASEL Competencies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanksgiving school counseling lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember classroom guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElementary SEL lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGratitude and kindness activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall-group counseling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMindfulness activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassroom bulletin boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGratitude-themed classroom celebrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY SCHOOL COUNSELORS WILL LOVE IT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis resource goes beyond a traditional Thanksgiving craft. 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