lenny

Gratitude Collage Creation

Lesson Plan

Gratitude Collage Creation

Foster appreciation and community

In this lesson, students will create a collective visual collage using images and words that represent gratitude. This artistic exercise encourages appreciation for positive aspects in their lives and fosters a sense of community by sharing and discussing their creations with peers. This lesson is important as it helps students develop a sense of gratitude, enhances their creativity, and strengthens their ability to express emotions and thoughts visually.

Audience

Grades 3-5 Elementary Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Foster appreciation and community

Materials

Magazines, Scissors, Glue sticks, Large poster board, Markers, and Printable Gratitude Prompts

Step 1

Introduction to Gratitude

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students what they think gratitude means.
  • Discuss the importance of being thankful for the positive aspects of our lives.
  • Explain that they will create a collage to express what they are grateful for.

Step 2

Collage Creation

20 minutes

  • Distribute magazines, scissors, glue sticks, and markers to students.
  • Provide each group with a large poster board.
  • Encourage students to cut out images and words from magazines that represent things they are grateful for.
  • Allow students to use markers to add their own drawings or words.
  • Guide students to collaboratively arrange and glue their selections onto the poster board.

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Have each group present their collage to the class.
  • Encourage students to explain why they chose certain images or words.
  • Facilitate a brief discussion on how it felt to create the collage and share their gratitude with others.
lenny

Worksheet

Printable Gratitude Prompts

These cards provide prompts to help students think about what they are grateful for. They can be used to inspire ideas for the collage.





I am grateful for my family because...








A place I love is...








Something that makes me happy is...








A friend who is special to me is...








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




lenny
lenny