Use these fun printables to help younger students learn about and express gratitude!
This activity supports the development of the following social-emotional skill: social awareness.
Engage students in a discussion about gratitude. You might explain: "Gratitude is when we notice something special, like a person who helped us, an item or place that brings us joy, or a goal that we achieved. We think about what makes this so special to us, and how it makes us feel. Then, we show our appreciation by saying "thank you" or returning the kindness."
Share the handout below with students and ask them to write about (or draw) three things they are grateful for (and why). How do they feel when they think about them?
Then, ask students to write a "thank you" letter to someone they are grateful for, and share why they appreciate them. Consider using the templates below, or ask students to come up with their own design!
Guide students through a post-activity reflection by asking the following questions:
Invite students to write a letter to their future selves, reminding them to practice gratitude even during difficult times.
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