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Grateful Ghosts

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Lesson Plan

Grateful Ghosts

Practice gratitude through art

In this lesson, students will create paper 'ghosts' or other autumnal symbols and write down things they are thankful for. This activity combines art with gratitude practice, helping students recognize and appreciate the positives in their lives. It encourages creativity, self-expression, and reflection, fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

Grades 1-5

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Practice gratitude through art

Materials

Construction paper, Scissors, Markers, Glue, String, and Printable Cards: Gratitude Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin by discussing the concept of gratitude with the students.
  • Ask students to share one thing they are thankful for.
  • Explain that they will be creating 'ghosts' or autumn symbols to express their gratitude.

Step 2

Art Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute construction paper, scissors, markers, and glue to each student.
  • Instruct students to cut out ghost shapes or other autumn symbols from the paper.
  • Have students write or draw things they are thankful for on their creations.
  • Encourage creativity and offer assistance as needed.

Step 3

Sharing and Display

5 minutes

  • Allow students to share their creations with the class, explaining what they are thankful for.
  • Create a display area in the classroom to hang the 'ghosts' using string.
  • Conclude with a brief discussion on how gratitude can positively impact our lives.
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Worksheet

Gratitude Prompts

These printable cards provide prompts to help students think about what they are thankful for. They can be used to inspire ideas during the art activity.




I am thankful for my family because...







I am grateful for my friends who...







I appreciate my teacher because...







I am thankful for my favorite hobby, which is...







I am grateful for a special memory of...




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