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GIVING THANKS - INDIGENOUS PEDAGOGY<br />
BIG IDEAS<br />
• Releasing and sharing good energy into the world through a positive outlook.<br />
• Each morning is a fresh start and a new beginning.<br />
• Learn to respect ourselves and the land we share.<br />
• Be aware of how we are connected and interdependent.<br />
BOOK<br />
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp<br />
The Mohawk tradition teaches children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth, in<br />
keeping with the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift, and that the universe<br />
represents one great family.<br />
Read Giving Thanks and discuss what we are thankful for.<br />
ACTIVITY:<br />
• Write down some of the things that you are thankful for (template included).<br />
• Illustrate something that you are thankful for.<br />
REFLECTION:<br />
How does being positive help you and others feel good?<br />
Why is it important to give thanks?<br />
NOTE:<br />
This mentor text can be read on a daily basis to remind students of the big ideas.<br />
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