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.
Audience
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Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
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

Activity

