"I Am Glad for Many Things," p. 151, is a great song showing thankfulness. It is simple to teach because of the repetition. Once they know the words and have sung it a few times, you can help them come up with things that they are thankful for. Ask the children to think of something that they are thankful for. While they are thinking for a moment, bring out the bag or basket of items that you have brought from home that we all could be thankful for. Your basket could contain anything you feel inspired to bring such as: measuring cups, a computer mouse, a phone, disposable diaper, a toothbrush, a can of soup, tuna, peanut butter, a bar of soap, glue, scriptures, The Friend magazine, etc. Sing the song again and in place of "many things," use one of the items you have brought. Some of the words won't fit the three notes in the song but do your best to fit them in with a few extra notes. You can have the children suggest things that they are thankful for and use them in the song.
As time permits, review "Autumn Day" p. 247. Encourage the children to look around and see how many things that they are thankful for each day.
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