Attitude and Value Statements

People show appreciation by talking positively about an event, object, or person.

People show appreciation by expressing thanks.

People need to be appreciated for who they are as well as contributions they make.

Identifying what is appreciated helps people feel good about specific things.

It is important to show appreciation for things people do.

All people need to be appreciated.

Knowing specific things about a topic, an object, or about what is needed to produce something helps people appreciate it.

Being able to name or label something or someone provides a beginning point for greater appreciation of the object or person.

Books, Articles, or Poetry

Duggleby, J. (No date). Artist in overalls. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Kuse, L. (1996). "Appreciation "

Electronic Media

Video - Lewellyn and George - L. Kuse

Concepts

gratefulness

high regard

love

gratitude

thankfulness

acknowledgment

recognition

valuation

recollection

remembrance

liking

respecting

Appreciation

Appreciation is a gift to give

That doesn't cost a thing.

So give it often; give it now.

And make another person sing.

Choose kind words to show your thanks.

Show high regard and gratitude.

Tell exactly what you like.

And practice such an attitude.

All people need to hear kind words.

And know that they're worth while.

So say the things you'd like to hear

And say them with a smile.

The words you say will echo back

And bring new joy to you.

And in return you'll get a gift

That's lasting, great, and true.

Loretta Kuse - May 5, 1996

Opening Doors

With heavy load in hand.

I came to the building door

And wondered what to do

With the weighty load I bore.

And as I struggled to unload

The door was opened wide

By a caring, gentle person

Who helped me get inside.

May 5, 1996 - Loretta Kuse

Open a Door

Open a door

For someone today.

Give them a smile

And have a good day.

May 5, 1996 - Loretta Kuse