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

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

Reading


Activity


Worksheet


Journal


Cool Down

