Character Strengths Activities for Kids | Gratitude

Would you like to teach character strengths to your students? This lesson about 24 character strengths will help! This is a fun and reflective character strength activity for kids ages 11-14.

Resource Contains:
2 Character strengths student inventories
24 Character strength cards - each defining the character strength term
6 Virtue posters - defining each virtue
Top Character Strengths and Letters of Gratitude worksheets

Lesson Objectives:
Identify top character strengths through VIA character strengths survey.
Reflect on our unique combinations of strengths and how can use them to flourish.
Define & categorize strengths (bonus extension activities included).

Resource Features:
Lessons contain detailed teaching instructions.
Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used.
Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions.
Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format.

Who is this resource for?
This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching gratitude using character strengths. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their student to gratitude.

Related Resources
If you like this resource, you will want to check out:
Gratitude Lesson – The Feelings of Gratitude | Gratitude in the Body
VIA Character Strength Boom Cards that complement this lesson. You may find the character strength boom cards at:
BOOM Cards – VIA 24 Character Strengths
BOOM Cards – Character Strength Scenarios

Copyright Information
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DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed.