Gratitude Bingo

Get ready to play a 3×3 bingo game all about things we’re thankful for!

What’s in the Card

• 3 rows × 3 columns of gratitude prompts
• Each square has a different “I’m thankful for…” idea:
  1. My family
  2. My friends
  3. My pet
  4. My favorite food
  5. My teacher
  6. Books to read
  7. Sunny days
  8. My home
  9. Fun games

How to Play (Teacher-Led)

1. Give each student (or group) one bingo card.
2. Call out one prompt at a time (e.g., “I’m thankful for my pet”).
3. Students look for that prompt on their card. If they have it, they mark the square (with a sticker or crayon).
4. When a student marks three in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), they call out “Bingo!”
5. Have that student share what they’re grateful for in that square.
6. Award +5 bonus points for a Bingo.
7. Clear cards and play again as time allows!

Printing & Prep Notes

• Print one Gratitude Bingo sheet per student/group.
• Cards are ready-to-go; no need to shuffle if time is tight.
• For variety, teachers can swap prompts between cards before copying.
• Use stickers or dot markers for marking squares; crayons work too.
• Remind students to listen and share complete sentences (e.g., “I’m thankful for my pet because…”).

Thank-You Card Craft

As our cool-down exit activity, students will create heartfelt thank-you cards to practice expressing gratitude in writing and art. This reinforces optimism and self-management skills.

Materials

• Blank folded cardstock or construction paper (one per student)
• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
• Stickers, stamps, or decorative tape (optional)
• Envelopes (optional)

Instructions

1. Introduce the Activity (2 minutes)

   • Explain: “Today we’ll make thank-you cards for someone special—a friend, family member, or classmate. We’ll practice writing a clear message and decorating our cards to show how much we care.”

2. Front Cover Design (3 minutes)

   • Prompt students: “On the front, draw a picture or write the person’s name with decorations.”
   • Distribute cardstock and art supplies.
   • Encourage creativity: stickers, borders, or bold lettering.

   Front Cover Ideas:

   • Draw your friend or family member doing something you love together
     
     
     

3. Inside Message (5 minutes)

   • Guide students to write a simple sentence:
     “Dear ______, thank you for ______ because ______.”
   • Provide sentence starters on the board:
     • “Thank you for helping me with…”
     • “I am happy when you…”
   • Remind them to add at least one detail about why they’re grateful.

   Inside Your Card:
   “Dear ____________________________,”
   
   
   “Thank you for __________________________________________________.”
   
   
   “I am grateful because ____________________________________________.”
   
   
   “From, _________________________”
   
   
   
   
   

4. Pair-Share & Gallery Walk (3 minutes)

   • If time allows, have students pair up and read their cards aloud to a partner.
   • Invite volunteers to display their cards on a table or bulletin board for a quick “gallery walk.”

5. Closing Reflection (1 minute)

   • Gather back together and ask: “How did it feel to say thank you in a special way?”
   • Reinforce that showing appreciation helps our community stay positive and kind.

Ready to keep practicing gratitude? Encourage students to share their cards at home or deliver them in person to reinforce today’s learning.