A Friendsgiving Story

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A Friendsgiving Story

  • January 15, 2020
  • Posted by: Caitlin McCallum
  • Category: Wow Story
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On Tuesday, November 26th, the Gifted & Talented students partnered with the Resource Room students at Central Lutheran School in New Haven, IN, to celebrate their 2nd Annual Friendsgiving sponsored by a Thrivent Action Team Grant. Led by our LSEM teachers Carmen Cleaveland & Amy Goodwin, the students participated in Thanksgiving activities that focused on friendship, kindness, and being a blessing to each other.

The event began by matching the older students with younger students to be their buddy. They completed a series of tasks involving social/emotional goals and different levels of multi-step directions, such as making a Blessing snack mix, creating a squash turkey for a Thanksgiving centerpiece, gratitude circle activity, and a group photo with fun props.

The students were able to practice leadership skills and peer mentorship during the festivities. The event helped develop friendships and foster a heart to serve others. The sweetest moment of the day was during a gratitude activity in which students took turns verbalizing what they appreciated about fellow students. It was a blessing to hear the encouragement they gave each other!

Friendsgiving was a special day of friendship, learning, and fun!

“Each of us will be a blessing to the other.” Romans 1:12