Gratitude in Action

Bri’Anca Jordan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Gratitude in Action

Giving Thanks

This lesson focuses on teaching young students the importance of gratitude and how to express it. Through a combination of video, discussion, and creative activities, students will learn to recognize and appreciate the good things in their lives and express thanks to others. This lesson is important as it helps build a positive mindset and encourages empathy and kindness among peers.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Markers, Paper, and Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what gratitude means.
Ask students to share one thing they are thankful for today.
Introduce the video that will be watched.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Watch the video Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve.
Encourage students to pay attention to how the characters express gratitude.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Discuss the video with the students.
Ask questions like: What did Hunter and Eve do to show gratitude? Why is it important to say thank you?
Encourage students to think of ways they can show gratitude in their daily lives.

Step 4

Gratitude Art Activity

25 mins

Provide each student with paper and markers.
Ask them to draw or write about something or someone they are thankful for.
Encourage creativity and personal expression.
Once completed, have students share their artwork with the class and explain why they chose that particular thing or person.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

Recap the importance of gratitude and how it can positively impact our lives and relationships.
Encourage students to practice saying thank you to someone every day.
End with a group thank you circle, where each student says thank you to the person next to them for something specific.

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Discussion

Gratitude Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the concept of gratitude and how it was portrayed in the video.

What did Hunter and Eve do to show gratitude?

Encourage students to recall specific actions or words from the video that demonstrated gratitude.

Why is it important to say thank you?

Discuss how saying thank you can make others feel appreciated and strengthen relationships.

Can you think of a time when someone showed gratitude to you? How did it make you feel?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and reflect on the positive feelings associated with gratitude.

Worksheet

Gratitude Art Activity

A creative activity where students express gratitude through art, drawing or writing about something or someone they are thankful for.

Draw or write about something or someone you are thankful for.

Think about people, places, or things that make you happy or help you.