Definition:

Someone who is grateful is thankful for people, nature, and things. Stewardship means taking good care of what we’ve been given.

In short:

Thankful for every blessing, big or small. 

Summary:

“Good People are Everywhere” is the perfect title for this book. Every page describes and illustrates the many good things that people of all ages and abilities do all around the world, everyday. The book ends with an invitation to the reader, “Today millions and millions of people will do very good things, and so will you. I wonder what you will do?”

Lesson Objectives: 

1. Students demonstrate more awareness of and gratitude for the people in our world who are doing good things. They are inspired to think about how they can contribute their own skills to benefit others now and in the future. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. What is this book about? Why do you think the author wanted to write “Good People Everywhere”?
2. What if no one knew how to build houses and other buildings? 
3. Some cooks work in restaurants, and some cook for people who don’t have homes. Do you know what a soup kitchen is? If you don’t ask someone. 
4. What would the world be like if there were no doctors to help deliver babies or take care of you when you’re sick? 
5. Describe what you think would happen to you and your family if there were no teachers or schools? 
6. What would it be like if there was no music or dancing? 
7. What if no one grew food and there were no delivery trucks or grocery stores? 
8. What if no one wanted to help anyone else? 
9. What would you like to do that will help others? 
10. Make a list of all the good people in your neighborhood.