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The Art of Gratitude Journaling

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Lesson Plan

The Art of Gratitude Journaling

Foster positive thinking through gratitude

This lesson guides students in creating and maintaining a gratitude journal, encouraging reflection on what they are thankful for. It fosters positive thinking patterns and improves overall mood by teaching the importance of gratitude and its impact on emotional wellbeing. This lesson is important as it helps students develop a habit of gratitude, which can enhance their emotional resilience and overall happiness.

Audience

Grades 4-8 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Foster positive thinking through gratitude

Materials

Gratitude Journaling Worksheet, Discussion Guide, Notebooks, and Pens

Step 1

Introduction to Gratitude

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what gratitude means.
  • Ask students to share one thing they are thankful for today.
  • Explain the benefits of practicing gratitude, such as improved mood and emotional wellbeing.

Step 2

Gratitude Journaling Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute the Gratitude Journaling Worksheet.
  • Guide students to write down three things they are grateful for and why.
  • Encourage them to think about both big and small things in their lives.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

  • Invite students to share one entry from their journal if they feel comfortable.
  • Discuss how writing about gratitude made them feel.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Summarize the key points about the importance of gratitude.
  • Encourage students to continue their gratitude journaling at home.
  • Provide the Discussion Guide for further reflection.
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Worksheet

Gratitude Journaling Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in reflecting on and writing about things they are grateful for.

List three things you are grateful for today and explain why.








How does thinking about these things make you feel?








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Discussion

Gratitude Discussion Guide

This guide helps facilitate a discussion on the impact of gratitude on emotional wellbeing.

What is one thing you are grateful for today?

Encourage students to think about both big and small things.







How does practicing gratitude affect your mood?

Discuss the emotional benefits of gratitude, such as increased happiness and reduced stress.







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