在這個充滿溫馨的十一月，我們與孩子們共度了一個意義非凡的感恩節週。這個節日不僅是火雞大餐的盛宴，更是一趟關於「感謝」的深度學習之旅。

手作的溫度：感恩卡片DIY

在閱讀與文學課上，孩子們親手製作了獨一無二的感恩卡片。一筆一畫、一剪一貼，將平時羞於表達的感謝，化作具體的文字與圖像。看著他們認真專注的神情，我們知道，這份由心而發的禮物，將成為家人最珍貴的收藏。

文化的溯源：感恩節的由來

課程中，老師帶領學生穿越歷史，回到1620年的普利茅斯。我們探討了清教徒與萬帕諾亞格部落的故事，理解這個節日背後的文化交融與歷史意義。孩子們學習到，感恩節的核心精神不僅是慶祝豐收，更是對不同族群間互助與共融的紀念。

幸福的滋味：學校感恩餐

學習之旅的終點，是一場溫暖的饗宴。學校精心準備了感恩節大餐，當香噴噴的雞腿(代替火雞)、南瓜湯與玉米麵包上桌時，孩子們的臉上滿是驚喜與期待。我們圍坐在一起，在歡樂的氛圍中，親身體驗節日的傳統，感受來自學校這個大家庭的溫暖與祝福。

SEL社會情緒學習練習：學會感恩

最重要的環節，是融入社會情緒學習（SEL）的「感恩練習」。我們引導孩子們思考：什麼是真正的感謝？除了家人，我們還應該感謝誰？孩子們熱烈地分享，從同學、老師，到校園的警衛伯伯、營養午餐的廚房媽媽，甚至窗外的陽光與微風。這份對萬物的覺察與感謝，正是培養同理心與正向品格的起點。

這個感恩節，我們播下了「感恩」的種子。願孩子們永遠記得，心懷感謝，能讓平凡的日子閃閃發光。

In this warm and cozy November, we spent a particularly meaningful Thanksgiving week with the children. This holiday is not just a feast of turkey, but also a profound learning journey about "gratitude."

The Warmth of Handmade: DIY Thanksgiving Cards

In reading and literature class, the children create unique Thanksgiving cards. Stroke by stroke, cut and paste, they transformed the gratitude they are usually too shy to express into concrete words and images. Watching their serious and focused expressions, we knew that this gift, coming from the heart, would become the family's most precious keepsake.

Tracing Cultural Roots: The Origin of Thanksgiving

During the course, the teacher led the students through history, back to Plymouth in 1620. We explored the story of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe, understanding the cultural blending and historical significance behind this holiday. The children learned that the core spirit of Thanksgiving is not just celebrating the harvest, but also commemorating the mutual aid and integration between different groups.

The Taste of Happiness: School Thanksgiving Meal

The end of the learning journey was a warm feast. The school carefully prepared a Thanksgiving meal. When the fragrant chicken legs (replacing turkey), pumpkin soup, and cornbread were served, the children's faces were full of surprise and anticipation. We sat together, in a joyful atmosphere, personally experiencing the holiday's traditions and feeling the warmth and blessings from the school, this big family.

SEL Social-Emotional Learning Practice: Learning Gratitude

The most important part was the "Gratitude Practice" integrated with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). We guided the children to think: What is true thanks? Besides family, who else should we thank? The children enthusiastically shared, from classmates and teachers, to the school security guards, the kitchen staff who make school lunches, and even the sunlight and breeze outside the window. This awareness and gratitude for all things is precisely the starting point for cultivating empathy and positive character.

This Thanksgiving, we sowed the seeds of "gratitude." May the children always remember that a thankful heart can make ordinary day shine.