Seasons and holidays
Fall Leaf Portrait
Find a real fall leaf, look closely and draw its portrait: the veins, the edges and every color.
Thinking sheet · Seasons and holidays
Gifts That Cost Nothing
Fill the gift box with presents that don’t cost a thing: a hug, a song, a chore done or a drawing.
- Grades
- K–5
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Topic
- Seasons and holidays
- Kids practice
- generosity, gratitude, planning kindness
What kids do
“Some of the best gifts are free. Fill the box with gifts you can give!”
- Draw or write free gifts inside
- Who gets which gift
- The free gift I will give first is…
How to run it
- Brainstorm: help with dishes, read to a sibling, make a card.
- Good before winter break or any gift-giving holiday.
- Check in after break: who gave a gift?
Talk about it
- What free gift would you like to get?
- Why do free gifts feel special?
- Which gift takes the most time?
Take it further
Make a coupon for your first free gift.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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