Stand by Me: Expressing Gratitude for Each Other

In this lesson, students explore the concepts of friendship and expressing gratitude. They listen to the well-known song “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King and other featured songs and reflect on people who have stood by them during the school year. The lesson ends with a Gratitude Circle Activity, in which students and teachers have the opportunity to express their gratitude for each other as the school year comes to a close.