First Fridays- A Story. A Song. An Activity. (We Are Grateful- Otsaliheliga)

Otsaliheliga 

(pronounced oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah)

is a Cherokee word used to express gratitude for the

blessings and challenges that each season brings

Join us as we take a seasonal gratitude journey guided 

through the Cherokee practice of Otsaliheliga

First Fridays-

A Story. A Song. An Activity

Virtual Storytime

A Story...

A Song...

For family, friends,

and the air we breathe...

we are grateful

Let's think about what else we are thankful for

as we sing and dance along to this gratitude song

Thankful | The Juicebox Jukebox |

An Activity...

"I am Grateful for..."
Seasonal Gratitude Collage

Let's explore how to foster gratitude with children

(as well as within ourselves) through visual documentation

Materials you will need:

Child-Friendly Magazines
Scissors
Glue Sticks

Cardstock or Construction Paper
Colored Pencils/ Markers (optional)

"Every Day. Every Season. We Are Grateful"