Counting Everyday Gifts
Name:
Class:
Written by IMELDA S. CALEON and RONNEL B. KING
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CONTENT
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Group Gratitude
Collage
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Elements of
Gratitude
5
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Counting Gifts at
Home
8
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Counting Gifts at
School
12
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Counting Gifts from
Friends
16
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Counting Gifts from the
Community
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Counting Gifts: Making
Gratitude Visible
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Counting Everyday Gifts
Activity Booklet
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GROUP GRATITUDE
COLLAGE
Objectives
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
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Describe the characteristics of a “gift”;
State the potential benefits of making a collage of gifts;
Develop awareness of gifts that are usually taken for granted; and
Work in groups to create and present a collage of gifts.
Main Activity
Part 1. Sharing within Group
1. Form groups of five or six students.
2. Look at the pictures/ magazine cutouts that we have provided to your
group.
3. Find 3 to 4 pictures that represent or remind you of the
GIFTS/BLESSINGS (events/benefits/favor) that you are MOST
THANKFUL for.
4. Share your ideas about the pictures that you have with your group
mates.
• Why did you choose those pictures?
• What gift does each picture represent or remind you of?
• Why are you thankful for these gifts?
Part 2. Group Collage
1. Combine the pictures/magazine cut outs to create a group
collage representing GIFTS/ BLESSINGS that you feel most
grateful for.
2. Organize the pictures to create a theme representing the GIFTS/
BLESSINGS that your group selected.
3. Think of a NAME for your group in relation to this theme.
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Part 3. Sharing of Collage to the Class
Choose a member of the group to present your
collage. Each group has about 2 minutes to
present.
The presenter of each group can share about the
following:
• What is the theme your collage?
• What do they represent?
• Why are your members thankful for
such gifts or blessings?
POST ACTIVITY REFLECTION
1.
What did you feel while doing the activity?
2.
What do you think about the activity?
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ELEMENTS OF
GRATITUDE
Objectives
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
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3.
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5.
6.
Define gratitude
Describe the key elements of gratitude
Describe the key characteristics of a “gift”
Develop an awareness of gifts that are usually taken for granted
Work in groups to share about most memorable gift
State the importance of being grateful
Main Activity
Part 1. Key Attributes of Gifts
What are the key characteristics of gifts?
Part 2. Memorable Gift
1. Think about the most memorable gift that you have received.
Describe it on the Activity Sheet. You may draw a representation of this
gift.
2. Answer the following guide questions about this gift.
a. Who or what (i.e., giver) is responsible for this gift? What do
you think was the intention of the giver in giving it to you?
b. How did this gift make your life better (benefit)?
c. What cost or risk did the giver incur to give you this gift?
d. Did you earn this gift? What makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e., something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you are certain to be part of
your life? In what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
My Most Memorable Gift
a. Who or what (i.e., giver) is
responsible for this gift? What do you
think was the intention of the giver in
giving it to you?
b. What cost or risk did the giver
incur to give you this gift?
c. Why are you grateful for this
gift? How did this gift make your
life better (i.e., benefit)?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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Part 3. Sharing within Group
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Form groups of four.
Take turns to share about your most
memorable gift. Why are you thankful for
these gifts? Just share what you are
comfortable sharing.
For the rest of the group members, share
your thoughts or reactions about what has
been shared by your group mates.
POST ACTIVITY
REFLECTION
1.
What did you feel while doing the activity?
2.
What do you think about the activity?
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COUNTING
GIFTS AT HOME
Objectives
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
1. Prepare a list of gifts received from or experienced
with family members
2. Explain why you are grateful for the gifts received at
home
3. Share about the gifts received at home to peers
Main Activity
Part 1. My Gifts at Home
1. Recall the key attributes of gifts from the previous activity.
2. Write down two gifts that you received from or experienced with
family members during the past five days. You may draw a symbol
representing these gifts.
3. Answer the following questions in relation to each gift:
a. Who or what (giver) is responsible for this gift? What was
the intention of the giver in giving you this gift?
b. What cost was incurred by the giver to produce this gift?
Think about the extra effort or sacrifice, if any, of the giver.
c. Why are you grateful for each gift? How less deserving of
this gift?
d. Did you earn this gift? What makes you less deserving of
this gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e., something unexpected)
or unsurprising (i.e., something that you are certain to be
part of your life? In what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 1: I am grateful for
a. Who is the family member who
gave you this gift (i.e., giver)? What
do you think was his or her intention
in giving the gift to you?
b. What cost was incurred by the
giver to offer you this gift? Think
about the extra effort or sacrifice, if
any, of the giver.
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 2: I am grateful for
a. Who is the family member who
gave you this gift (i.e., giver)? What
do you think was his or her intention
in giving the gift to you?
b. What cost was incurred by the
giver to offer you this gift? Think
about the extra effort or sacrifice, if
any, of the giver.
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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Part 2. Sharing Gifts
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Take turns sharing about the gifts that you
received at home with the person seated
next to you. Share only those aspects of
your gifts that you feel comfortable
sharing.
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When your partner is done sharing,
describe your positive thoughts and
reactions to what you have heard.
POST ACTIVITY
REFLECTION
1.
What did you feel while doing the activity?
2.
What do you think about the activity?
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COUNTING GIFTS
AT SCHOOL
Objectives
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
1. Prepare a list of gifts received from people
or experienced at school
2. Explain why you are grateful for the gifts received at school
3. Share about the gifts received to peers
Main Activity
Part 1. My Gifts at School
1. Recall the key attributes of gifts from the previous activity.
2. Write down two gifts that you received from school members during
the past five days. You may also draw a symbol representing these
gifts.
3. Answer the following questions in relation to each gift:
a. What do you think was the intention of this school member in
giving you this gift?
b. What cost or risk did this school member incur to give you this
gift?
c. Why are you grateful for this gift? How did this gift benefit you?
How did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e., something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you are certain to be part of
your life? In what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 1: I am grateful for
a. Who is the school member that
gave you or is responsible for this gift
(i.e., giver)? What do you think was
the intention of the giver in giving it to
you?
b. What cost was incurred by this
school member to offer you this gift?
Think about this school member’s
time, effort or sacrifice to come up
with this gift?
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 2: I am grateful for
a. Who is the school member that
gave you or is responsible for this gift
(i.e., giver)? What do you think was
the intention of the giver in giving it to
you?
b. What cost was incurred by this
school member to offer you this gift?
Think about this school member’s
time, effort or sacrifice to come up
with this gift?
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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Part 2. Sharing Gifts
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The person seating next to you
will be your partner.
Take turns to share about the two gifts
at school for which you are most
grateful during the past five days. Just
share items that you feel comfortable
sharing.
After hearing what your partner shared, you
may give some positive reactions or
realizations.
POST ACTIVITY
REFLECTION
1.
What did you feel while doing the activity?
2.
What do you think about the activity?
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COUNTING
GIFTS FROM
FRIENDS
Objectives
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
1. Prepare a list of gifts received from or experienced with friends
2. Explain why you are grateful for the gifts received from friends
3. Share about the gifts received to peers
Main Activity
Part 1. My Gifts from friends
1. Recall the key attributes of gifts from the previous activity.
2. Write down two gifts that you received from or experienced with
friends during the past five days. You may also add a drawing
representing these gifts.
3. Answer the following questions in relation to each gift:
a. What is the name of your friend who gave you this gift? What
do you think was his or her intention in giving this gift you?
b. What cost or risk did your friend incur to give you this gift?
c. Why are you grateful for this gift? How did this gift benefit
you?How did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e., something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you are certain to be part of
your life)? In what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 1: I am grateful for
a. What is the name of your friend
who gave you this gift? What do you
think was his or her intention in giving
this gift you?
b. What cost was incurred by your
friend to offer you this gift? Think
about your friend’s effort, time spent,
and/or sacrifice to give you this gift.
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 2: I am grateful for
a. What is the name of your friend
who gave you this gift? What do you
think was his or her intention in giving
this gift you?
b. What cost was incurred by your
friend to offer you this gift? Think
about your friend’s effort, time spent,
and/or sacrifice to give you this gift.
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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Part 2. Sharing Gifts
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Form groups of three.
Take turns sharing about the gift
from friends that you are most
grateful for during the past five
days.
For the rest of the group members, you
may share your positive reactions to what
has been shared by each of your
groupmates.
POST ACTIVITY
REFLECTION
1.
What did you feel while doing the activity?
2.
What do you think about the activity?
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COUNTING GIFTS
FROM THE
COMMUNITY
Objectives
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
1. Prepare a list of gifts received from people or experienced with friends
2. Explain why you are grateful for the gifts received from community
members
3. Share about the gifts received to peers
Main Activity
Part 1. My Gifts from the Community
1. Recall the key attributes of gifts from the previous activity.
2. Write down two gifts that you received from people, groups, or
institutions at the community during the past five days. You may also add
a drawing representing these gifts.
3. Answer the following questions in relation to each gift:
a. What do you think was the intention of this community member or
group in giving you this gift?
b. What cost or risk did the community member or group incur to
give you this gift?
c. Why are you grateful for this gift? How did this gift benefit you?
How did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What makes you less deserving of this gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e., something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you are certain to be part of your
life? In what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 1: I am grateful for
a. Who is the community member or
group that gave you or is responsible
for this gift? What do you think was the
intention of this community member or
group in giving the gift to you?
b. What cost was incurred by the
community member or group to give
you this gift? Think about the time,
effort and/or sacrifice that this
community member or group spent to
offer you this gift.
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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ACTIVITY
SHEET
Gift 2: I am grateful for
a. Who is the community member or
group that gave you or is responsible
for this gift? What do you think was the
intention of this community member or
group in giving the gift to you?
b. What cost was incurred by the
community member or group to give
you this gift? Think about the time,
effort and/or sacrifice that this
community member or group spent to
offer you this gift.
c. Why you are grateful for this gift?
How did this gift benefit you? How
did this gift make your life better?
d. Did you earn this gift? What
makes you less deserving of this
gift?
e. Did you find this gift surprising (i.e.,
something unexpected) or
unsurprising (i.e., something that you
are certain to be part of your life? In
what way?
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Part 2. Sharing Gifts
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Form groups of four.
Take turns sharing about the gift from
the community that you are most
grateful for during the past five days.
The rest of the group members may
share your positive reactions to what
has been shared by your groupmate.
POST ACTIVITY
REFLECTION
1.
What did you feel while doing the activity?
2.
What do you think about the activity?
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COUNTING GIFTS: MAKING
GRATITUDE VISIBLE
Objectives
By the end of the activity, you will be able to:
1. Reflect on gifts from and express gratitude to special people from
different domains of life
2. Create an art form from completed gratitude notes
3. Provide feedback on the gratitude activities
Main Activity
Part 1. Gratitude Heart Notes
1. You will be provided with four gratitude heart notes.
2.Write a gratitude note for a special person from domain of your life (i.e.,
school, family, friendship, and community).
As a member of _____family, I am grateful for….because…
As student of _____ , I am grateful for… because….
As member of ______group, I am grateful for… because….
As member of ______community, I am grateful for… because….
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COUNTING GIFTS: MAKING
GRATITUDE VISIBLE
Part 2. Gratitude Art
1. Put together all your heart notes to represent a figure that represent the
ideas written by the group members.
2. Choose one member of your group to present your Gratitude art. Each
group has about 2 minutes to present.
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FINAL REFLECTION
1.
What did you feel after doing all of the Counting Gifts activities?
2.
What did you learn from the activities?
3.
Which activity did you like most? Why?
4.
Is there any activity that you didn't like? If yes, why?
5.
Please write down your suggestions, if there are any, to improve the
activities.
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