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Fun with Character: The Cookie Thief

Explore the complexity of Forgiveness and self-reflection through Valerie Cox’s classic poem, "The Cookie Thief." This lesson challenges students to consider how quick we are to judge others and the humility required to forgive ourselves when we realize we were the ones in the wrong.

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Fun with Character: Lighten Up

Help students visualize the weight of holding onto grudges with this powerful heart-based activity. By "coloring in" a heart with grievances and "erasing" them through forgiveness, students learn how to choose a lighthearted life and the importance of forgiving themselves.

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Fun with Character: The Gift of Forgiveness

Discover how Forgiveness acts as a gift for both the giver and the receiver through this interactive "gift box" activity. By practicing the language of apologies and reconciliation, students learn that letting go of grudges creates a lighter heart and a more positive community.

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