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September 2011
Knowledge: discovering something new so you can be better at whatever you
do (Owl)
Color: Yellow

  1. We are learning about the value of KNOWLEDGE this month —discovering
    something new so you can be better at whatever you do!
  2. Brainstorm one thing you each DO daily. Help one another discover something
    NEW in that area that can help you gain KNOWLEDGE.
  3. Books and the Internet - both are ways to gain KNOWLEDGE. But don’t overlook
    people! Who can teach you something new this week?
  4. Head for a sweet treat as a family this week and celebrate all the KNOWLEDGE
    that was gained this month at school and home!
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OCTOBER 2011
Creativity: using your talents to imagine something new
(Bowerbird)
COLOR: TIE DYE

  1. We are learning about the value of CREATIVITY this month – using your talents to
    imagine something new!
  2. Spend a few days practicing – in secret of course! – and then show off your special
    talents at a FAMILY TALENT SHOW!
  3. Using the talents showcased in last week’s family talent show, how could your
    family collectively “imagine something new”?
  4. Post pictures and drawings of your family’s CREATIVITY in action on your
    fridge…the leaning tower of CREATIVITY!
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NOVEMBER 2011
Gratitude: letting others know you see how they’ve helped you
(Hippopotamus)
COLOR: ORANGE

  1. We are learning about the value of GRATITUDE this month – letting others know
    you see how they’ve helped you!
  2. Leave notes, using a marker, on everyone’s bathroom mirror this week. Thank
    them for ways they have helped you at home!
  3. Discuss together someone who has made life easier for your family. Write them a
    JUMBO thank you card to express your GRATITUDE!
  4. Happy Thanksgiving! We overflow with GRATITUDE when we think of your family.
    Enjoy celebrating all that brings GRATITUDE!