November 21, 2022

Students Practice Gratitude at Pattengill

Students Practice Gratitude at Pattengill 

Lynn Copeland, Pattengill’s long-term Media Specialist substitute, has focused on mindfulness and gratitude throughout the school year. One of the ways she is keeping gratitude at the forefront of her lessons is through a new gratitude tree. Ms. Copeland collaborated with Pattengill art teacher Alyson Carr to create a gratitude tree on the Media Center chalkboard wall. 

For each season, Ms. Copeland has invited students to decorate the tree by writing what they are thankful for on paper leaves, snowflakes and icicles. The gratitude tree has become a place for students to express their feelings on what they are grateful for in a way for everyone to see and reflect upon.

Ms. Copeland shared, “I think it is important for the kids to be able to visualize their thoughts and work. This helps to reflect on what is important in their life and create a mindset of gratitude.”