November 16th, 2020

Week of 11/16

Thanksgiving is just over a week away! Even though this year's Thanksgiving will be different, it's still important to take some time and think about what you are thankful for. There are many benefits to being thankful for things or showing gratitude:
1. Improved sleep
2. Higher energy levels
3. Lower levels of stress or sadness
4. Longer life
Here's a fun Thanksgiving activity to show your gratitude. Do it on your own or with your family:
Materials: Brown, red, and orange construction paper
Colored paper (or any fun design)
Black marker
Glue stick or tape
Black marker
Directions:

1. Cut out a round circle (about 6'' tall) from the brown construction paper for the turkey body. Cut out a smaller round circle for the head. Attach the circles together.
2. Cut out the beak and legs from the orange construction paper, and the wattles under its chin from the red construction paper.
3. Attach the beak, legs, and wattles to the body of the turkey.
4. Draw two eyes with the black marker.
5. Cut out several feathers (each about 4'' tall) from all different colors of paper.
6. Hang the Thanksgiving turkey up somewhere you will see it! Every day, you can write something you are thankful for on a feather. Then you can add it to your turkey with glue or tape and watch him grow!

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