Appendix: Gratitudes

Gratitudes

Come together at the end of class for a brief “thank you” ceremony.

ONE WORD OF JOY

Form a circle facing inward. Each student says one word to express how they feel. When everyone has their turn, lift hoops into the air and say “thank you” to everyone present.

HOOP HOOP HOORAY

Form a circle. Everyone holds their hoops horizontally toward the center. On a count of “hoop, hoop”, everyone lifts their hoops into the air (maintaining their grip) and shouts “Hooray!”