📚 Wrapping Up 2024 With Gratitude

Lesson Plan #15

December 16, 2024

Happy Monday, educators!

As the year comes to a close and the holiday season begins, the Goodable team wants to take a moment to thank you. 🤗 Your dedication to bringing good news into your classrooms has been truly inspiring. This year, together, we’ve shared countless stories of kindness, resilience, and hope — and witnessed the incredible impact on students. From uplifting stories of young changemakers to creative classroom activities that sparked joy and learning, you’ve helped make the world a little brighter every day. Thank you for being part of this journey and for championing positivity in education.

As we look forward to the new year, 🥳 we’re excited to continue sharing good news and creating resources that empower and inspire. Here’s to a joyful holiday season and a fabulous 2025 ahead! 🎉 May it be filled with growth, happiness, and even more reasons to celebrate the good(able). 🤗

📖 STORIES OF THE WEEK

MENTAL HEALTH: Fitness Today Makes a Happier Brain Tomorrow (Grades 1 to 5)

Anxiety and depression are hot topics—but what if there was a simple way to boost your mental well-being starting today? Researchers in Finland may have just uncovered the secret!

MENTAL HEALTH: Overcoming Life’s Waves (Grades 6 to 8)

Three years ago, 15-year-old Eira Dalzell faced a life-changing boating accident while water skiing with her family. But this unstoppable teen has turned every challenge into triumph, continuing to do what she loves with unstoppable passion!

MENTAL HEALTH: The Science of Choosing Unity Over Division (Grades 9 to 12)

Ever wonder why we support a classmate or come together during challenging times, even when it doesn't benefit us? This question has challenged both philosophers and scientists for years. Now, two scientists have uncovered why certain groups just seem to collaborate better than others.