Lesson Plan

Gratitude Lab

Students will explore gratitude concepts and benefits, research best practices for expressing thanks, and compose and deliver a heartfelt gratitude message to strengthen a personal relationship.

Cultivating gratitude promotes positive mental health, fosters empathy, and strengthens social connections, helping students build supportive relationships and resilience.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Mindful Gratitude Warm-up

5 minutes

Step 2

Research Mini-Lesson

8 minutes

Step 3

Letter Writing Sprint

10 minutes

Step 4

Share or Deliver Cool-down

7 minutes

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Why Gratitude Matters

Benefit #1: Enhanced Mental Health

Benefit #2: Stronger Relationships

What the Research Says

Examples of Gratitude Messages

Tips for Writing Your Letter

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Gratitude Connector

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