Being Appreciative

It is so important to appreciate the gifts we are given.

It helps us have a positive attitude about life, or work, and the people around us everyday.

I suggest we each 'take stoke' of what we have to appreciate.  I think this should be done often.  We should pay special attention to appreciable events, people and gifts when we are 'down in the dumps' about something.  It can help us see the 'big picture' and not feel so discouraged or sad.

I have a wonderful life and want to honor that life by being appreciative of the people, things, faith, and gifts I have.

Montessori

Being appreciative is a wonderful thing to teach the children in your classroom.  Of course, like so many things, modeling this behavior is the best way to impart that lesson to the children.

We adults need to make sure we are saying things like, 'I appreciate how quiet you were during this lesson", or, "I appreciate the wonderful warm weather we have today". Remember, language matters. Children soak up vocabulary.  Using the word, 'Appreciate' will help your children understand the meaning of the word and eventually apply that meaning to their thoughts about their own life.