Noticing how a kind gift can make someone feel happy.
Exploring how giving can feel as good as getting.
Thinking about how the gifts were thoughtful and just right for each person.
Considering how Bert and Ernie thought about each other's feelings.
Thinking about the kind things we can do for our friends.
Exploring how a gift does not need to cost a lot.
Bert and Ernie each want to give a gift for Christmas. Ernie gives away his favourite rubber duck to get Bert a special box. Bert gives away his favourite paper clips to get Ernie a soap dish. They each give up something they love to make the other happy. Mr. Hooper is so kind that he gives their special things back.
• What did you notice about how Bert and Ernie decided which gift to give?
• How were they feeling when they handed their special items over so they could "purchase" the gifts?
• How do you think Bert and Ernie felt when they gave their gifts to each other?
• Have you ever given a gift to someone?
• How do you feel when you give someone a present?
• What kind thing could you do to make a friend smile?
• What is a gift that does not cost any money?
• Who is someone you would like to do something kind for?
• How do you feel when someone is kind to you?
• How do you like to receive gifts?
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