A Thousand Thanks

Feeling thankful can have so many benefits. When we feel grateful for what we have, it feels good. When we show appreciation for the people we love, it makes them feel great. It is undeniable that expressing gratitude can make you and the people around you happier!

In our A Thousand Thanks lesson, students write a poem saying thank you to someone (or something) they care about. The authors use details and memories to help paint a picture with words. This collection of 16 gratitude poems are sure to make you smile and feel warm inside your heart. Big thanks to these poet-athletes for sharing the love.

  • Gaby D.L thankful things Venetia Valley. I am thankful for having a life and a house i remember when i needed helped my funny memory is when my friend was a clown. when i am with my sister i feel like she cares of me and i just wanted let to let her know that a love you. i love when me my mom,dad and my sister play i would do anything for you because i love my family even the little things matter. and i LOVE you know matter what.
  • Enrique Mendez ER Taylor 4th grade Brothers You fill my life with joy I know you're small I can’t wait to play with you I know you’re small But you will grow You will get bigger and strong When you’re sick A little bit of soup will help I love you so much You’re cute and full of energy You never stop I love you so much.
  • Oh mommy By Aaliyah Woodrow Wilson Mommy you got so lucky by raising me Mommy how did as powerful as supergirl Mommy you have power in you I miss you when you go. When you leave to go to work we all miss you. When u need to go to a conference. It makes me sad for you to leave When you have to go far away it makes me feel lonely. Even when I am still with my family I just miss you When I see you I would like us to make a list and do it so we can spend time with each other When you are with me it makes me special. Your smile brightens mines You make everyone’s days brighter. How did you get so lucky? When you see people and family members it’s great to have you there with us When we used to live in the apartment we used to play games with each other When you are lucky it makes me feel lucky
  • Good By Skylar Woodrow Wilson My mom helps Me with my homework. I feel happy all the time when she’s around me. To know I love my mom. I feel a little bit… We both share I want to play Happy
  • A Recipe for my Dad By Emma Moscone Begin with 2 gallons of respect. A hand full of kisses. Four cups of hard work. 1 pound of creativity. Mix in a pinch of love. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees of silliness. Bake for 40 minutes. When done, sprinkle a cup of hearts on top, Serve with love.
  • Isabelle Tam Hippity Hoppity Moscone Alumni. The frog said hippity hoppity this is a robbery After the frog went skippity ribbity out of the bank, he went flippity flappity into a tank! When the frog wasn’t looking a police released a dog there was a big frog who ate a hog and poor frog was sad but not as much as he was mad so he decided to rob another bank and he was bad.
  • Stephanie Lol Venetia Valley Title:Coach Evora is Special I am thankful for Coach Evora because she works hard to teach us soccer and poetry I want to know how can she be an excellent coach I remember when I was in 3rd grade and we did not know what should we put in our poem My funny memory is that when we were playing she was making funny things When I’m with you I feel happy and relaxed I love your soccer moves You make me powerful because you teach me a lot
  • Name: stephanie Title: i love my dad School: venetia valley vv girls . i am thankful for my dad because he buy me a computer i want to know that how much did it cost i remember that we went skiing in sierra nevada i remember when we went to disneyland when i am with my dad i feel special i love is acting my dad makes me powerful by hugging me he makes me happy when he laughs.
  • Love My Mom Heymi Mazariegos Coleman Elementary Freewrite. Hi my name is Heymi. I am 9 years old and I go to Coleman school And my mother is special because she is nice as a chocolate My mom makes me feel happy when I’m sad And I want my mom to know that I love her I love her because she makes me food And when she is not at home I’m sad because I miss her hugs When I see her I will give her a big hug
  • Group Poem: C.A.S.T. 5th grade Title: Our Family School: Oakland Leaf ICS/TCN. We are thankful for family because they are always by our side We want our families to know that we love them very much I remember when we went to Disneyland I remember going to a water park I remember having sleepovers with my cousins And do you remember when we played in the park Do you remember when we went on Guardians of the Galaxy and I screamed When we are with family, we feel happy and safe We love how funny they are We love that you play with us We love to see you happy Family makes us feel powerful and confident because they always hype us up and they never give up on us Thank you for showing up for us and being the best!
  • Name: christopher buenrostro cruz Title: FOR THE BEST TEACHER AND COACHES. I'm thankful for the coaches and the teachers. I want to know if you can read this. I remember when we drew a bird and a car, also a snake. when one of the coach's trick me in soccer and the coach is coach kevin when i am with you i want to be the best soccer player in the world i love your responsibility I'm thankful for the community you guys are the best teachers ever.
  • Name: CRISTIAN Title: THE BEST FAMILY america scores. mom I am thankful for helping me in my math and food and last but not least for being my mom and dad and sister and brother. I want my mom to know that I love and never leave her. I remember when we played soccer And do you remember when we played at the park When I am with you i feel great and awesome I love your happiness and grateful what makes me powerful and confident my family Thank you for hearing my story bye bye choo choo.
  • Group Poem: ICS/TCN 4th grade Title: Soccer School: ICS/TCN. I am thankful for my soccer team because we take care of each other I want my soccer team to watch for their surroundings I remember when I got hurt during a game and my team helped me out. When I am with my team, I feel supported. I love the way they support me. Like when I make a goal and they get happy for me. My team makes me feel confident when we play fair. I love my team.
  • by leslie rodas all about me school bahia vista san rafael. I'm thankful for my family friend and me and my life I want you to know no matter what your here no matter what and love yourself when i had always played with my best friend but then she moved away we went bowling and we had fun her sister was funny so always love the thing you have and they go away i had a memory when i fell in a duck pond it was funny and kind scary and not fun when im happy or joy when i do something right or do something that is so good i love my dog he bites me but i still love him because my dad wanna me to be happy and i always told him to buy me a dog my humor and my sister my friend make happy when they make me laugh
  • The Life By Ryan Ham Moscone. I am thankful for life because without life, we would not exist. I love life. Life is all I have. I remember when we went to the San Diego Zoo. The San Diego Zoo made me curious and creative. Like I am now. I was lost. With cheetos. And my dad. In a mysterious place, some people call the desert. It was hot, and dry, and I saw tumbleweed and cacti. And for some reason, I saw a mysterious creature running fast. Every time I see growth of plants, It makes me wonder about life. About plants, and how they grow, how they live, and how they survive. I love that we get to see, we get to smell, and we get to use our brains to think. I see sunsets that make me wonder, "Why are sunsets so beautiful?" I smell my favorite dish. It makes me wonder, "How do you make it smell so yummy?" Every time I use my brain to think, I get lost in the thoughts of imagination.
  • Cecilia Villegas Be Thankful: What I Am Thankful For. Fred.T korematsu discovery academy. America Scores is my soccer team! done For my dogs and family. I am thankful for my family because if i didn't have a family i wouldn't have a home or my cute little doggies. I want My Family to know that I'm grateful for them. I remember not that long ago my mom told me her friend had doggies that don't grow she knew i've been wanting one so I asked my dad for 100 dollars to buy the puppy then my dad said Yes! but my brother bought another one.Lol And I remember my mom ALWAYS let me hang out with my best friend then she took us to the park and well.. i got stuck on one of the playgrounds. :> When i am with my puppys i feel, i feel relaxed and happy. I love when my dogs sleep next to me >﹏

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