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2. LEARNING ACTIVITIES to complete this lesson can be downloaded here:-
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Discussion: What Makes People Happy?
Role Models
Writing New Year’s Resolutions
Visualisation
Research: Roman Gods

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4. In this lesson we will look at how we can make our lives happier by working towards meaningful goals.

5. GIFTS
AND
OPPORTUNITIES
2016

6. Grandad usually gave them exciting presents, so they were disappointed when they found that they had each been given what appeared to be dull, empty glass domes.

7. They had sat chatting with Grandad for a few minutes enjoying Grandma’s mince pies.

8. Before long they had started moaning about how unfair it was that some children had more pocket money, and how they didn’t have the latest gadgets that their friends had.

9. When he asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up, they answered: ‘to be a celebrity’ or ‘to be famous’.

10. When Grandpa opened the door they all took turns to say their piece.

11. Then Grandpa asked a strange question
Then Grandpa asked a strange question. ‘What have you done with the wrapping?’ The children told him that all the wrapping had been thrown in the recycling bin.

12. The little girl took out the dome and shook it
The little girl took out the dome and shook it. It filled with stars of many colours.

13. ‘What do you see?’
‘A two headed person!’ they shouted.

14. PAST
FUTURE

15. ‘The happiest people don't have the best of everything
‘The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They make the best of everything.’

16. Set your goals ….
…. and take aim!

17. LIFE
‘Life is the gift; how famous we are, the money we have and our possessions are the wrapping. The wrapping is just the outer coating of our Life. It really is unimportant!’ 17 17

18. Glossary Celebrity – star, famous person
Discard – throw away, get rid of
Dome – roof or cover in the shape of a hemisphere (half globe)
Resolution – goal, promise.