Fostering the art of "Gratitude"

A little child of class one ,let's say A ,was a pampered and a fussy child .He used to bring all kinds of fancy    stationary to school .His colorful and vibrant pencils and erasers were distraction for B who was sitting next to him.Poor B,he could never finish his work in time because he had a very small pencil which  he could         barely hold .He was teased by his friends for not completing his classwork .Hence in the games period ,he     used to sit alone in the class to finish his pending work .One day A saw B sobbing in the class .A went inside and saw B struggling with a small pencil.A took out his fancy pencil and gave it to B .Now B finished his       work quickly .They became good friends.Next day onwards A brought normal pencils so that his friend         could finish his work .They were thankful to each other .                                                                               

 This is a very small example of how quickly kids grasp values .It is very easy to get caught in our own problems .We need to focus on how fortunate and blessed we are .Its very necessary to inculcate the art of appreciating every small thing in life . 
Gratitude is a daily practice.We need to be role  models for our kids .Giving examples of things happening around us would make it easier for us to inculcate   the art of thanksgiving .For example :-

•  Let's be thankful for our fridge is stocked,we have everything to eat . 
• Saying "Please" and "Thank you" for every small little thing .
• Encouraging charity among our kids to donate their old toys and clothes to the needy so that it inspires them .
• Let each and every member of the family appreciate each other so that the kids learn too.

Appreciation is very powerful in any given scenario, at home or at work .We all need to be appreciated.A person who feels appreciated  will always do more than what is expected.All these things will happen when we spend quality time with the children.Kids are capable of expressing heartfelt gratitude ,we just need to reach out to them ,teach them through our life examples.
.Simple things ....simple ways ...one step at a time................