What Is Gratitude?
What does it mean to be grateful?
To feel thankful for something or someone.
Name one adult you’re thankful for.
Varies — teacher, parent, coach, etc
Name one thing you’re grateful for every morning.
Open-ended
What’s one kind thing you can do for someone today?
open ended
If your friend gives you a snack, what can you say?
Thank you
True or False: Gratitude means only saying “thank you.”
False — it also means feeling thankful inside.
What can you say to a friend to show gratitude?
Thanks for being there for me/ Thank you
True or False: Only big things are worth being thankful for.
False
What’s something kind someone has done for you lately?
Open ended
You forgot your homework, and your teacher gives you another chance. What’s a grateful response?
Thank you for understanding
Name one benefit of being grateful.
It helps you feel happier or less stressed.
Who helps you at school that you might forget to thank?
Custodian, lunch staff, office staff, etc.
What’s something at school you’re glad to have
Friends, books, lunch, recess, etc.
How does being kind help you feel?
It makes you feel happy or proud.
Your sibling helps you clean up your room. What could you do to show thanks?
Help them next time, give a hug, say thank you, etc.
What part of your day could you show gratitude in — morning, school, or bedtime?
anytime
How can you show appreciation without words?
A smile, a note, helping out, etc.
What are you thankful for that you can’t see or touch?
Love, kindness, safety, peace
Why is it important to be kind even when no one is watching?
Because it shows good character.
You find a $5 bill on the floor at school. What’s a grateful choice?
Turn it in — be thankful for your honesty.
Fill in the blank: Gratitude turns what we have into ______.
Enough
Why is it important to thank people?
It makes them feel valued and strengthens friendships.
Name three small things that make your day better.
Open-ended
What’s one way to show kindness online?
Say nice comments, don’t post mean things, etc.
You’re having a bad day — how can gratitude help?
It reminds you of good things and lifts your mood.