{"id":5462,"date":"2022-08-10T20:39:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T20:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech2\/?page_id=5462"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:17:07","slug":"gratitude-scratchjr-examples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/research\/palette-of-virtues-in-practice\/gratitude\/gratitude-scratchjr-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Gratitude in Practice &#8211; ScratchJr"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/files\/2022\/03\/scratchjrlogo-1024x281.png\" alt=\"Scratch Junior logo.\" class=\"wp-image-3704\" style=\"width:342px;height:94px\" width=\"342\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/03\/scratchjrlogo-1024x281.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/03\/scratchjrlogo-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/03\/scratchjrlogo-768x211.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/03\/scratchjrlogo.png 1337w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Example #1:<\/strong> A child writes a Thank You note to a peer who taught him how to use the Repeat block.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Example #2:<\/strong> A child thanks her teacher for helping her put a tablet away.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Example #3:<\/strong> Two children high-five when they see their characters execute the dance that they programmed together.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Examples of Children Practicing Gratitude<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border:5px;border-style:solid;border-radius:10px;border-color:#40608F;padding:0.5em;font-size:40px;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;background-color:#40608F\"><b>Teacher Insights on Practicing Gratitude<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The following excerpts were taken from interviews with teachers who were asked to describe instances in which their <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">students practiced <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">gratitude<\/span>, as well as times in which <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">the teacher personally practiced <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">gratitude<\/span> while implementing the Coding as Another Language-ScratchJr curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-black-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ff7474\">\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">I have a ton of gratitude for my co-teacher. That was big getting to work with her, but also allowing her to house our devices in her classroom. They were always organized. When we would get there, the tables would be set up with the iPads out. Those are the little things that eat up 5, 10&nbsp;minutes of our time, and we always complain about time. So that was super helpful on that\u2014big gratitude for her for sure.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Rita, First Grade Teacher<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-black-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#1fc689\">\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">[The kids had] gratitude for other children that were helping them if somebody was having a hard time. They would jump up, run over and help them out.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Julie, First Grade Teacher<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-black-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">Oh, gratitude! Grateful for those kids who would step up and help me figure things out.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Carrie, Second Grade Teacher<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border:5px;border-style:solid;border-radius:10px;border-color:#40608F;padding:0.5em;font-size:40px;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;background-color:#40608F\"><b>Watch Gratitude in Practice<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Many Thanks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers express their gratitude by thanking a student for her cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Guided Questions for Observation<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>\u2022 Notice the teachers\u2019 tone of voice. How do they express their gratitude towards the child?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Many Thanks\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8esG7-piQSs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>I Love You!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A child uses the sound recording block to express her gratitude to her best friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Guided Questions for Observation<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>\u2022 Can you think of other ways in which coding can be leveraged to promote gratitude?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Love You!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tvMPekNzA_w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Asking Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A teacher thanks her student for sharing what blocks she&#8217;s still confused with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Guided Questions for Observation<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>\u2022 Notice the teachers\u2019 body language as the child speaks. How do the teachers show gratitude with their body?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Can you describe other non-verbal ways in which the teachers express their gratitude?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Asking Questions\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/39d55xR097o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Example #1: A child writes a Thank You note to a peer who taught him how to use the Repeat block. 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