Begin the lesson with the Grade 3 Gratitude Warm-Up activity. Ask students to quickly share one small thing that made them happy or that they are thankful for today. Guide them to keep it brief and positive.

Display the first slide of the Grade 3 Gratitude Slide Deck.
* Introduce the concept of gratitude: "Today, we're going to talk about gratitude. Gratitude means being thankful for the good things in our lives, big or small. It's like feeling warm and fuzzy inside when someone does something kind for you, or when you notice something wonderful around you."
* Ask: "What are some things you are grateful for?" (Allow a few student responses, write key ideas on the board).

Distribute the Gratitude Jar Worksheet (Grade 3) and coloring supplies.
* Explain the activity: "We're going to create our own Gratitude Jars. On your paper, I want you to draw a big jar. Inside the jar, you'll draw or write three things you are grateful for right now. It could be your family, a pet, a favorite toy, a sunny day, or even a yummy snack!"
* Encourage students to be creative with their drawings and to think deeply about what they appreciate. Circulate and provide support as needed.

Conclude the lesson with the Grade 3 Gratitude Cool-Down. Ask students to share one word that describes how they feel after thinking about gratitude.

Begin the lesson with the Grade 4 Gratitude Warm-Up activity. Have students quickly jot down three things they are thankful for, and be prepared to share one in pairs or small groups.

Display the first slide of the Grade 4 Gratitude Slide Deck.
* Introduce gratitude as a feeling of appreciation. "Today, we're going to shine a spotlight on gratitude! It's about really noticing and appreciating the good things and good people in our lives."
* Ask: "Who are some people in your life that you're grateful for? What are some experiences that make you feel happy and thankful?" (Facilitate a brief class discussion, writing key ideas on the board).

Divide students into small groups (3-4 students per group). Distribute large construction paper or poster board and coloring supplies, along with the Gratitude Spotlight Worksheet (Grade 4).

• Explain the activity: "Each group will create a 'Gratitude Spotlight' poster. On your poster, you will draw or write about people, places, or experiences you are collectively grateful for. Each person in the group should contribute at least one idea from their worksheet."
• Encourage groups to discuss their ideas and illustrate them creatively. Circulate to provide guidance and encourage collaboration.

Conclude the lesson with the Grade 4 Gratitude Cool-Down. Have each group quickly share one highlight from their Gratitude Spotlight poster or one new thing they appreciated during the activity.

Begin the lesson with the Grade 5 Gratitude Warm-Up activity. Have students quickly jot down as many things they are grateful for as they can in one minute. Share a few examples aloud.

Display the first slide of the Grade 5 Gratitude Slide Deck.

• Introduce gratitude: "Today, we're going to think about the amazing power of gratitude. It's more than just saying 'thank you'; it's about truly feeling thankful and noticing all the good things around us."
• Ask: "How does it feel when someone thanks you? How does it feel when you thank someone?" (Facilitate a brief class discussion, noting student feelings on the board).

Distribute the My Gratitude Challenge Journal (Grade 5).

• Explain the activity: "We're going to create a personal Gratitude Challenge. In your journal, you will write down three ways you can show or express gratitude this week. It could be writing a thank-you note, helping a family member, or even just noticing three beautiful things on your walk home."
• Encourage students to think of specific, actionable ways to practice gratitude. Circulate and provide support as needed.

Conclude the lesson with the Grade 5 Gratitude Cool-Down. Ask students to share one idea from their Gratitude Challenge with a partner or the class, if comfortable.

Begin the lesson with the Grade 6 Gratitude Warm-Up activity. Have students quickly think of one person they are thankful for and one reason why. Ask a few students to share their 'instant thanks' with the class.

Display the first slide of the Grade 6 Gratitude Slide Deck.

• Introduce the concept of the 'ripple effect' of gratitude: "Have you ever noticed how one kind word or act can spread? Today, we're going to talk about how gratitude works like that – it creates a positive ripple effect!"
• Use the Gratitude Scenario Cards (Grade 6). Read one or two scenarios aloud and ask students to discuss in pairs: "How might expressing gratitude in this situation create a ripple effect?" (Allow brief sharing).

Distribute strips of colored paper to each student.

• Explain the activity: "We're going to create a 'Gratitude Chain' for our classroom. On each strip of paper, write one specific thing you are grateful for today or this week. It can be a person, an event, a skill, or even something simple. Don't write your name."
• Once students have written their gratitudes (aim for 3-5 each), have them connect their strips into a long chain, linking them with staples or tape. Display the chain around the classroom as a visual reminder of collective gratitude.

Conclude the lesson with the Grade 6 Gratitude Cool-Down. Ask students to reflect on seeing the class's Gratitude Chain and how it makes them feel.