Who helped it happen

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Who helped it happen

Before you pack up, think of one thing that got finished recently, however small, such as a piece of work handed in or a hard week that is now behind you.

Hold it in mind for a moment, and let it count before you move on.

Now think of anyone who helped it happen, perhaps someone who explained something, waited for you or made you laugh on a long day.

If you would like to, thank them quietly in your head, or later in your own way. Nobody needs to know what you chose.

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Before you pack up, think of one thing that got finished recently, however small, such as a piece of work handed in or a hard week that is now behind you.

Hold it in mind for a moment, and let it count before you move on.

Now think of anyone who helped it happen, perhaps someone who explained something, waited for you or made you laugh on a long day.

If you would like to, thank them quietly in your head, or later in your own way. Nobody needs to know what you chose.

That’s the practice.

Listen for Some students may struggle to name anything finished, so offer getting through a long week as a possible first answer and allow a blank.

The skill of celebration. Joyfully acknowledging someone or something important.

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The skill of celebration

Joyfully acknowledging someone or something important.

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Ages 13 to 15: Offer an example from the class's shared work, such as a display or a project you finished together.
Ages 16 to 18: Suggest that noticing who helped can sit beside pride in their own effort. One does not cancel the other.

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