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Mrs. Sandell's third grade class at Taylors Falls Elementary recently wrote down different things to be thankful for - "Ways to see a time for thanks." Some of their responses are below:

"Eight ways to look at being thankful"

I 'm thankful for the trees because they give oxygen to breath.I'm thankful for farmers because they make corn and oats.I 'm thankful for my mom, dad and sister. I'm thankful for birds because they have sooth tunes. I'm thankful for airplanes so you don't have to drive to far away places. I'm thankful for toys to play with. I'm thankful for friends.I'm thankful for sun that glimmers. I'm thankful for my mom's cookies that have a delicious chocolaty smell. Greta

"Eight ways to look at things to say Thank You"

The things I see with my eyes are horses that run, trot and walk. Colors of the rainbow show in the flowers. Moms full of hugs. Dads that love to fish and nature that has forests and animals. Candy that you pop in your mouth. Animals that play, jump, sleep, lick and eat, and

the best sister. She likes horses, animals and lots of things. Her name is GRETA! Grace

The touch of warm soft fluffy kittens, the prickly needles on our Christmas tree, the touch of my soft, silky pajamas, the touch of Halloween candy. The smell of warm, smelly cookies in the oven. The smell of turkey and gravy. The smell of hot cocoa from the microwave. The sight I see with my eyes. Izabella

The sounds I like to hear are eagles as it flies above, and instruments as we listen in Orchestra Hall. My mom's voice as she calls us for supper. I see with my eyes a fish as it 's swimming in the river. I smell nuggets from the kitchen. The touch or feel of a chicken from the barn. ChueNeng

"Eight ways to look at things to say Thank You"

The smell of cookies baking in the oven. The sound of birds in the trees. Hearing all the cats purr and rub against your leg. Listening to the radio. Playing tag in gym class.

Eating apple pie with your parents and sipping hot chocolate. Carving pumpkins in the fall. Reading books in winter. Iris

The sights I see with my eyes are my baby brother and my teacher. The smells are my mom's secret recipe for soft chocolate brownies and a chicken noodle soup. The touch or feeling of a baby puppy with a cute little nose. Ariah

"The sights I see"

The sights I see. I see my mom and dad every day. I see my sister in a different way. I see my friends in school. Every day is really cool. I see my cereal bowl on the table. I see my tooth brush every morning. I get to school and my teacher is teaching me. I see numbers in math. I see lots of food and people at lunch. I see kids playing at recess. Blake

"Eight ways to say thanks"

I 'm thankful for mom and dad and for flowers. I'm thankful for friends. I'm thankful for animals. I'm thankful for food. I'm thankful for the world. I'm thankful for toys and I'm thankful for trees. Jonathan

"The sights I like to see"

Thank you for trees. Thank you for food. Thank you for love. Thank you for freedom. Thank you for warmth. Thank you for money. Tanner

The taste of pumpkin pie, turkey and apple cider dances upon their tongues. I do not know which is better, pumpkin pie or turkey. Outside the wind blows. The sky is gray. It is raining outside. The animals rush to shelter and cuddle close as the rain falls. But inside it is warm. The fireplace is on. It warms the hearts of people. I love the feel of my webkinz white tail deer. It is so soft and cuddly. When I sleep with my deer it warms my heat. I love my deer so much. Alexis

I love the smell of pine trees with long needles in the outdoors and the smell of candy after trick or treating. I love dinner on the stove, the flames of the campfire burning. I smell foods, desserts, and dinner. Christian

The sweet taste of pumpkin pie dancing upon your tongue or the last green leaf in the vicinity, I do not know which I prefer. The community is sighing. Autumn must be near. Terrell

"The Sights I See"

The sights I see are my mom and dad 's faces, I like to see my cat 's face too.I like to see my teacher every day at my school. I like all my work. I like to see my math teacher too. I like funny movies, I like rules and guidelines, I like counting, I like warm, melted chocolate, I like my tail wagging dog, I like my round pumpkins. I like my KFC with gravy and I like myself. I like reading with Dad. Kayla

"Eight ways to look at things to say Thank You"

Thank you for letting me smell your great cooking when I get home from school. The smells of you chicken and your juicy turkey on Thanksgiving day and the smell of white rice with soy sauce is very, very good when it is hot. And don't get me started on your desserts. Your angel food cake is one of my favorites. When the chocolate drops down the side it makes me lick my lips and makes me drool. And then when you put it on my plate, I just want to feel the warm, falling chocolate off the side of the chocolate angel food cake. I want to just have the freedom to stick my face in it. Alexis T.

"Eight ways to look at things to say Thank You"

I'm thankful for trees because they give oxygen I'm thankful for a family that loves me I'm thankful for having friends that I can play with. I'm thankful for food that tastes good. I'm thankful for flowers that smell good. I'm thankful for music that sounds really good. I'm thankful for my eyes so I can see. I'm thankful for my hands so I can feel. Kate

"The Sights I See to be Thankful For"

I see shirts. I see pants. I see socks. I see buildings. I see mountains. I see hills. I see whiteboards. I see chalkboards. I see animals. I see maps. I see desks. I see radios. I see globes. I see art. I see cards. I see cars. I see CDs. I see videos. I see chairs. I see lakes. I see rivers. I see oceans. Joe

"Sounds and Tastes to be Thankful for"

The sound of my alarm ringing. The shower running. The stove cooking. Of sweet music. Kids yelling. The taste of warm cookies. Swirling chocolate. Salty corn. Sweet chicken. Awesome cookies. Yummy turkey. Ellie

"Eight Ways to See a Time for Thanks"

The sights I see with my eyes are brilliant colored pencils and leaves. The bright colors on my books invite me to read and think. I see my $100.00 eraser on my desk. It's waiting for me to use it. I touch my new Playstation when I slide in the game. I touch the eraser as I erase my paper's mistakes. I'm thankful that I have a new one. I like the feel of my new CD case. I like the touch of a new book. I like to feel the warmth of new printed paper. I also like the feel of the fur of baby hamsters and cats I say thank you! Harrison

"Eight Ways to be Thankful"

The sights I see are pretty leaves, frosty mornings, red plants. The smells I smell are pizza, ice cream, corn. The touches I feel are crunchy toast, soft bread, squishy peanut butter. The sounds I hear are an echo, a howl, airplane. The tastes I taste are grape jelly, honey, roasted marshmallows. Luke

"Eight Ways to be Thankful"

The sights I see with my eyes: pretty leaves, red plants, bright white dice. The smells I like are: chicken, rice, grape jelly. The touches I feel are: cat's fur, chicken feathers, duck's wings. The sounds I hear are: whispers, pages turning, clock ticking. Lue

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