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We made these Thankful Hands to get the kids focused on gratitude in preparation for Thanksgiving this year. I originally intended to string these up as a garland (see previous post), but always-opinionated Emma disapproved. I think her idea of putting them up on the window is pretty cool.
I cut out six tracings of Emma’s hand and six of Johnny’s hand. Then Emma told me what to write on each hand. I was having a hard time explaining the terms thankful and grateful to her, so we settled on things she and Johnny like. Things Johnny liked went on Johnny’s hands; those Emma liked went on her hands.
Here’s what Emma came up with:
Johnny’s handprints:
- Emma
- Dada
- Mama
- Milk
- Baby food
- Cuddles
Emma’s handprints:
- Johnny
- Dada
- Mama
- Trees and the leaves that fall down
- Emma’s food
- Mama’s ring
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It’s so cute that one of the things she likes is your ring. =)
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I echo Catherine’s comment–there is a lot to be thankful for about your ring, though! Everything is symbolizes… That’s so great :)
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I like that Emma put herself first on Johnny’s list. =)
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What a lovely idea! :)
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