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Quote of the Week
"Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." - William Arthur Ward
4 Activities For Teaching Children Gratitude During Your Thanksgiving Celebrations
"Thanksgiving season is here, and while I am a huge proponent of being thankful year-round and not just during Thanksgiving, this holiday gives an extra special opportunity for us to teach our children gratitude (and let’s be honest—most adults could benefit from the refresher too!). There are many wonderful ways to encourage an “attitude of gratitude” during your family Thanksgiving celebration. Here are a few simple ideas that any family can easily incorporate." [read more]
Reading Corner
 Title: The Quiltmaker's Gift
By: Jeff Brumbeau
Ages: 4 - 8 years
A talented seamstress makes beautiful quilts for the poor and the homeless. When the king who has everything decides he must have one of her creations, she tells him he must give away everything; then she will give him a quilt. In the process of shedding his many possessions, the king finds true happiness. No summary can do justice to the mesmerizing, fairy-tale quality of this beautiful tale. - Publishers
Recommended by Cubs Editors
Be The Change
In the spirit of "kindness + gratitude", we offer you and your family a gift this Thanksgiving -- a cooperative game called Kinditude! :) Visit this link to learn how to play Kinditude and to download the game board and the cards. Print it out at home or at a print shop and begin the journey to cultivating kindness and gratitude with friends and family through this interactive, reflective, inspiring journey! Kinditude is being offered entirely as a gift and is a labor of love project by volunteers from ServiceSpace, who are moved by love :)
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