Lesson Plan

Facilitator Guide: Gratitude and Reframing

Students will understand how gratitude reframes negativity bias to reduce perceived stress and build resilience, and will complete a gratitude practice (Three Good Things or Gratitude Note) with reflective journaling.

Cultivating gratitude rewires the brain to notice positives, lowers stress, and fosters optimism—essential life skills for emotional well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Prep

10 minutes

Step 1

Mood Meter Check & Story

7 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lecture: Negativity Bias & Gratitude

8 minutes

Step 3

Activity 1: Three Good Things Sprint

7 minutes

Step 4

Activity 2: Gratitude Note or Shout-Out

8 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Reframing

8 minutes

Step 6

Micro-Practice Assignment & Cool-Down

7 minutes

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Slide Deck

Train Your Brain with Gratitude

Today’s Roadmap

What Is Negativity Bias?

How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain

Why Gratitude Matters

Gratitude Practices Overview

Activity 1: Three Good Things Sprint

Activity 2: Gratitude Note

Reframe That Thought

Your Daily Gratitude Habit

Parting Thought

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Reading

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Cool Down

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Gratitude Superpower

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