What is Gratitude?
What does gratitude mean?
Being thankful for things that you have and for people who have done something for you. Understanding the things life has given and being thankful.
What can you say to someone to show gratitude?
A) “I appreciate you”
B) "I am thankful for you"
C) "Your support means a lot"
D) "You made my day"
Name a way to show gratitude to a friend.
A) Sharing with them
B) Giving them a hug
C) Writing a sincere thank you note
D) Making them feel included
Why is it important to be grateful?
A) It makes others feel good
B) Changes how you think and feel
How does gratitude make you feel?
Happy, calm, more positive
Give one example of gratitude.
A) Saying thank you
B) Keeping a journal of all things you are grateful for
C) Showing kindness to someone who has done something for you
Name one action that shows gratitude.
A) Helping someone
B) Writing a hand-written thank you note
How can you show gratitude to a family member?
A) Do a chore
B) Say thank you, even for something small
C) Do something kind for them
How can gratitude make you happier?
By focusing on positive things rather than negative, helps reduce stress, can increase production of serotonin (mood regulator)
How does it feel when someone shows gratitude to you?
Appreciated, valued, like you matter
How is gratitude different from just saying “thank you”?
It’s deeper, and more meaningful. It's an ongoing state of awareness and appreciation.
How can you show gratitude without words?
A) Smile
B) Give a hug
C) Give a light touch on their arm
D) Warm eye-contact
How can you express gratitude at school?
A) Help a classmate
B) Say thank you to custodians, lunch ladies, and aides
C) Help clean up the classroom (erase the board, pick up trash, hand out papers)
How does gratitude help us connect with others?
It allows others to feel appreciated and valued, encourages others to be kind and helpful
How can gratitude help when you're sad or mad?
By shifting your focus (negative to positive)
Name one thing you're grateful for.
Answers vary
Why is writing a thank-you note important?
Shows kindness, helps others be seen, encourages future kindness
How can you show gratitude to nature?
A) Pick up litter
B) Put technology away
C) Take a walk in the park
D) Plant flowers
How can being grateful make others feel good?
It encourages them, it reminds them of their good qualities, it is likely to make someone continue that chain of kindness
How does being grateful help us during hard times?
Build resilience (ability to get through things), lowers stress, shifts focus
How does gratitude help us appreciate what we have?
It helps us stay present in the moment. It outweighs the negative bias that tends to take over.
How can helping others show gratitude?
A) By returning kindness
B) Making the person feel appreciated
Share a story of when you saw someone being grateful.
Stories vary
Why is gratitude important for the world?
Creates a ripple effect of kindness, it shifts our focus from negative to positive, and strengthens social bonds
How can you remind yourself to be grateful every day?
A) Make a gratitude list
B) Shift phrases (instead of "I have to do this", think "I get to do this")
C) Set an alarm, place sticky notes on your mirror,