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Gratitude Circle Gathering

Sonia Ramirez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Gratitude Circle Gathering

Promote emotional awareness

In this lesson, students will gather in a circle to share thoughts on what they are grateful for. This activity promotes a positive classroom environment and encourages appreciation for their own and others' contributions. It helps students develop emotional awareness and strengthens group cohesion, fostering a sense of community and empathy.

Audience

All Students in Other Grades

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Promote emotional awareness

Materials

None

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Gather students in a circle.
Explain the purpose of the activity: to share gratitude and appreciate each other.
Set a positive tone by sharing a personal example of gratitude.

Step 2

Gratitude Sharing

12 minutes

Invite each student to share one thing they are grateful for.
Encourage students to listen actively and respectfully.
Allow students to pass if they are not comfortable sharing.

Step 3

Closure

5 minutes

Thank students for participating and sharing.
Reflect on how sharing gratitude made them feel.
Encourage students to practice gratitude in their daily lives.