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Gratitude Journals: Finding Joy in Thankfulness

Lesson Plan

Gratitude Journals: Finding Joy in Thankfulness

Understand and practice gratitude

In this lesson, students will learn about the concept of gratitude and how it can positively impact their emotions and outlook on life. They will create their own gratitude journals to record things they are thankful for each day. This exercise is important as it helps build emotional resilience and awareness, encouraging students to focus on the positive aspects of their lives.

Audience

Students in Grades K-5

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Understand and practice gratitude

Materials

Blank notebooks or paper, Crayons or colored pencils, and Discussion Questions: The Power of Gratitude

Step 1

Introduction to Gratitude

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students if they know what 'gratitude' means.
  • Explain that gratitude is about being thankful for the good things in our lives.
  • Share a simple example, like being thankful for a sunny day or a kind friend.

Step 2

Discussion: The Power of Gratitude

5 minutes

  • Use the provided discussion questions to explore how gratitude can change our feelings and perspectives.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Creating Gratitude Journals

7 minutes

  • Distribute blank notebooks or paper and crayons/colored pencils to each student.
  • Instruct students to write or draw one thing they are thankful for today.
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression in their journals.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

3 minutes

  • Invite a few students to share what they wrote or drew in their gratitude journals.
  • Discuss how focusing on gratitude made them feel.
  • Encourage students to continue using their journals at home.
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Discussion

The Power of Gratitude

A discussion to help students understand how gratitude can positively affect their emotions and outlook.

What does gratitude mean to you?

Encourage students to think about times they felt thankful and what it meant to them.







How can being grateful change the way we feel?

Discuss how focusing on positive things can improve mood and perspective.







Can you think of a time when being thankful helped you feel better?

Invite students to share personal stories or examples.







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