Monday, November 12, 2012

            Our classroom thankful tree

I came across this idea a few years back and changed it up a bit over the years.  I felt that it was important for my students to know what they are thankful for.  I also wanted them to be able to visually share with others who come into our room what they were thankful for.  To make this tree, I collected branches from outside.  I put some un-popped popcorn into a vase and added the branches.  I picked branches that had a lot of little branches off the bigger ones.  I bought scrapbook paper in fall colors and cut out shapes of leaves.  Each student picked a leaf and wrote down 2 things that they were really thankful for.  Someone seems to want to add to it everyday and since had to go buy more paper for leaves.  I like this idea so much, that I am doing it at home with my family for Thanksgiving.  It is turning out to be a nice centerpiece.