Publisher's Synopsis
Powerful, positive fun for children.
Gratitude is a beautiful thing to teach to our children-and to learn from our children. It can transform how we look at life.
The Power of Gratitude Unlocking Hidden Treasures will help your children in many ways:
- They will begin to notice the blessings that surround them every day.
- They will learn to appreciate what they have and to help those less fortunate. increasing their sense of gratitude.
- They will begin to appreciate what others do for them.
- They will feel more positive emotions.
- They will cherish good experiences.
- They will improve their health.
- They will build strong relationships.
- They will understand that adversity is part of our lives.
Gratitude is a key to unlocking hidden treasures. Once children look for opportunities to be grateful, they begin to notice them more often. Gratitude is one of the many superpowers children can embody.
The Power of Gratitude Unlocking Hidden Treasures is based on the author's personal research with children ages four to eight years old. Their discussions centered on their understanding of the concept of gratitude and discovering the things for which they feel most grateful. What you will see in these pages are ideas and topics that many of us don't usually notice, and therefore might take for granted.
An excellent Social-emotional Learning (SEL) book to help teach gratitude.
This ABC book has 26 unique examples of where children see gratitude in the world around them.
Orbit visits a sleepover camp where the children are super excited to see him. Gathered under a beautiful oak tree, Orbit explains that they are going to talk about gratitude. He begins by asking what the children think gratitude is. The children share their examples. Trent then asks "Should we still feel grateful when sad things happen?" Orbit helps the children understand that even when things don't go as planned and as disappointing as it feels, you can choose to look at the positive and still feel thankful. Orbit uses the example that practicing gratitude is like exercising your muscles. The more you practice, the better you become. Orbit invites the children to go on a gratitude hunt using the alphabet to guide them. Discover with them the hidden treasures they unlock.
Children learn best by example.
The story provides 26 specific examples that children can see in their own lives, helping children to grow their capacity for gratitude, kindness, positivity, and empathy while learning fun and interesting facts.
From the bestselling, award-winning author of The Power of Positivity, The ABCs of a Pandemic, and The Power of Kindness Through the Eyes of Children comes The Power of Gratitude Unlocking Hidden Treasures. This newest addition to her series is ideal for children, parents, grandparents, educators, and those who work with children.
