Kindness Day / Thank You Notes
Thank You Notes
Children write thank you notes to staff, cleaners and others who help at school.
How to run it
- Talk about the people who help at school.
- Have children choose who to thank.
- Write and decorate the notes.
- Deliver the notes together.
You will need
- cards
- pencils
- markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw pictures; older children can write longer messages.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children appreciate others in their community and communicate gratitude.
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