Gratitude Journaling Journey

Jennifer MacCord

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Gratitude Journaling Journey

Start a gratitude journal

In this lesson, students will begin a gratitude journal, committing to daily entries about what they're thankful for. This practice encourages reflection on positivity and resilience, enhancing emotional health. By focusing on gratitude, students can develop a more positive outlook and improve their emotional well-being.

Audience

Grade 8 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Start a gratitude journal

Materials

Notebooks or journals, Pens or pencils, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Welcome students and introduce the concept of gratitude journaling.
Explain the benefits of gratitude, such as increased positivity and resilience.
Share a personal example of something you're grateful for.

Step 2

Journaling Activity

15 minutes

Distribute notebooks or journals to each student.
Instruct students to write about three things they are grateful for today.
Encourage them to be specific and reflect on why they are grateful for these things.
Remind students that this is a personal exercise and they can choose to share or keep it private.

Step 3

Discussion

10 minutes

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with gratitude journaling.
Discuss how focusing on gratitude can impact their daily lives and emotional health.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Recap the importance of gratitude and how it can enhance emotional well-being.
Encourage students to continue their gratitude journaling practice daily.
Thank students for their participation and openness.

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Discussion

Gratitude Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on gratitude and its impact on emotional health.

What are some things you are grateful for today?

Encourage students to think about both big and small things they appreciate.

How does focusing on gratitude make you feel?

Discuss the emotional impact of gratitude and how it can change perspectives.

Can you think of a time when gratitude helped you overcome a challenge?

Share examples and encourage students to reflect on personal experiences.