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1st–2nd Grade

	Objectives Students will listen to a story and answer comprehension questions. Students will identify their talents and write about how they can be used as gifts to others.
	Materials Needed The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein “My Gift to the World” writing frame Bow template Holiday wrapping paper (in a variety of styles) Best-Buy Crayons Construction Paper – 9” x 12” (in a variety of colors) Lakeshore Glue Sticks Scissors Preparation: Cut the wrapping paper into sheets that are 10 inches by 13 inches.
	Introduction Read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Ask, “What are some of the gifts that the tree provides in the story?” (Possible answers include shade, apples, and branches to swing on.) Follow up by asking, “How does the tree feel when he sees the boy enjoying his gifts?” Guide students to understand that giving gifts can often feel more rewarding than receiving gifts.
	Procedure Remind students that holidays in December are often celebrated by giving and receiving gifts. Then explain that each person has gifts, or talents, to offer others that do not cost any money. For example, some people may be able to play the violin, draw beautiful pictures, or cook a tasty meal. Others might use their talents to read stories to younger students or help them solve math problems. Invite students to share the different gifts or talents that they possess. On chart paper or on a whiteboard, write “My gift to the world is…” Prompt students to think of ways they can use their gifts to help others and write down their ideas. For example, a student could say, “My gift to the world is playing the piano. I can play music for people while they sing along to make them happy!” Or a student could say, “My gift to the world is learning computer skills. When I grow up, I can write new programs that will help people do their jobs faster and more easily.”
	Independent Practice Give each student a copy of the “My Gift to the World Writing” writing frame, along with crayons and a pencil. Ask students to draw a picture of their gift or talent. Prompt them to complete the sentence by describing their gift and how they can use it to help others. Invite students to select a sheet of wrapping paper. Have them glue their writing frame onto the center of the wrapping paper to make it look like a present. Reproduce the bow template onto various colors of construction paper. Have students cut out a bow in the color of their choice. Then instruct them to glue the bow along the top border of the frame. Display the completed works on a bulletin board titled “Our Gifts to the World!”
	the 1st–2nd grade lesson plan. (Includes all printable materials.)

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