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Study the word APPRECIATE: (Source) When you appreciate something, you say or know how good or special it is. To appreciate something is to see that's important and valuable. You love it, and you're thankful for it. You can appreciate things or appreciate people: either way, you're feeling or showing how precious they are to you. For example, if someone gives you an award, you're likely to show your appreciation by saying something like, "Thank you. Wow. This means a lot to me." You can also show your appreciation to someone with a smile or a hug. If you're feeling appreciative of someone, you might even write them a thank-you note. (Source) If someone helps you, does a favor for you, or gives you a gift, you appreciate it. Someone gave this squirrel a whole bunch of delicious nuts, and you bet he appreciates it! (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture appreciate to show or understand how wonderful something is   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word APPRECIATE: Remember: to appreciate something is to understand how valuable it is to you. And to appreciate a person is to feel thankful for them because they're valuable to you: they make your life better. Idea 1: "I like to stop and appreciate the wonderful little things in life, like the (smell, taste, or sound) of (something)." Idea 2: "When (someone) (did something kind or helpful for me), I appreciated it." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.