Gratitude Lesson for Kids - Feelings

Are you wondering how to teach kids gratitude? This lesson can help!

This lesson takes a deep dive into examining the feelings of gratitude in our bodies. This is the perfect lesson to make gratitude deeper and more meaningful for you and your students. Ideal for grades 4th - 6th.

What is gratitude?
Gratitude is the ability to recognize and acknowledge the good things, people, and places in our lives. Many studies have confirmed the positive effects of gratitude. This lesson gives students the opportunity to identify and share the things in their life for which they are grateful. Going deeper, students will also have the opportunity to reflect and engage gratitude in their own bodies.

Resource Contains:
8 Pages of reflective gratitude activities on which students may write, color, or type
A short, optional Google Slides is included.

Lesson Objectives:
Define gratitude and identify things in life for which we are grateful.
Reflect on the meaning of gratitude and how it feels in our bodies.

Why teach gratitude?
Teaching children the concept of gratitude is essential. Children who are grateful are happier, enjoy deeper relationships, and even earn higher grades in school. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s necessary to teach children about gratitude, the research asserts that it is. Teaching children about gratitude will enhance their lives and the lives of everyone around them.

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. 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 the feelings of gratitude.

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