Lesson summary
“Happiness hides in little things. Warm soup full to the brim.”
We are very lucky to live well, compared to the struggles of kids in other countries. We have clean water, plenty of food, a comfortable house and luxuries like the internet. Think of some things in your life that make you happy, and write a letter to your parent/caregiver letting them know they’re appreciated.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Curriculum codes:
Curriculum connections: English, Humanities, Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability
Tips for Parents and Carers
This task is a great opportunity to talk with kids about gratefulness and social conscience. Encourage them to consider the world outside of themselves, and ways they might help those in times of disadvantage compared to their own situation. Encourage them to be empathetic and consider their impact on the world.
Watch the news with kids and encourage them to think critically about what is being presented. What are their views on the rest of the world? They might be misinformed or lacking knowledge in certain areas, which is colouring their opinions.
Time required: 40 minutes
Resources required
- Envelope
- Device with internet access
- Lined paper
- Writing pencil or pen
- Where Happiness Hides ebook
Additional info
Learning@Home resources are designed for parents and teachers to use with children in the home environment. They can be used as stand-alone activities or built into existing curriculum-aligned learning programs. Our Learning@Home series includes two types of resources. The first are fun and challenging real-world activities for all ages, the second are self-directed lessons for upper primary and secondary students. These lessons support independent learning in remote or school settings.
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