{"id":271189,"date":"2026-10-15T15:41:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T22:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=271189"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T22:56:46","slug":"gratitude-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/gratitude-activities-for-kids\/271189","title":{"rendered":"Gratitude Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\" style=\"color:#fae550;background-color:#3776c5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#2458a5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full aofl-fullbackground-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1816\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner.png\" alt=\"Gratitude Activities for Kids banner featuring a colorful paper gratitude tree, a gratitude jar filled with thankful notes, and a handmade thank-you card with fall leaves and markers.\" class=\"wp-image-271445\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner.png 1816w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner-300x143.png 300w, 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screen-reader-text\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li style=\"color:#467ff7;background-color:#ffffff00\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/%20\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li style=\"color:#467ff7;background-color:#ffffff00\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-chain wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/%20\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15.6,7.2H14v1.5h1.6c2,0,3.7,1.7,3.7,3.7s-1.7,3.7-3.7,3.7H14v1.5h1.6c2.8,0,5.2-2.3,5.2-5.2,0-2.9-2.3-5.2-5.2-5.2zM4.7,12.4c0-2,1.7-3.7,3.7-3.7H10V7.2H8.4c-2.9,0-5.2,2.3-5.2,5.2,0,2.9,2.3,5.2,5.2,5.2H10v-1.5H8.4c-2,0-3.7-1.7-3.7-3.7zm4.6.9h5.3v-1.5H9.3v1.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brown-color has-text-color\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Kids<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#767676;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Help kids discover the joy of gratitude at home or in the classroom with dozens of hands-on activities for preschoolers and up.<\/em><br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#a62b2b26\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-brown-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\ud83c\udf42 Jump to Activities \ud83c\udf42<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"#by-age\">Gratitude Activities for Kids by Age<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-elements-6\"><a href=\"#toddler\">Gratitude Activities for Toddlers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-elements-7\"><a href=\"#preschool\">Gratitude Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#kindergarten\">Gratitude Activities for Kindergarten<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-elements-8\"><a href=\"#first-grade\">Gratitude Activities for First Grade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-elements-9\"><a href=\"#second-grade\">Gratitude Activities for Second Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#family\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Families<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#classroom\">Classroom Gratitude Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-elements-12\"><a href=\"#whole-class\">Whole-Class Gratitude Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-13\"><a href=\"#partner-group\">Partner and Small-Group Gratitude Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\">Explore a variety of hands-on ways to encourage gratitude at home or in the classroom for<strong> preschoolers through second graders<\/strong> and as groups or independently. There are also a variety of activities that families can enjoy together. Try them at Thanksgiving or any time of year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-radius:20px;background-color:#ffeec23b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/character-abc-writing-in-notebook-Small.png\" alt=\"Cute cartoon mouse sitting and writing in a spiral notebook with a blue pen in its paw\/hand.\" class=\"wp-image-238990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/character-abc-writing-in-notebook-Small.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/character-abc-writing-in-notebook-Small-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a7dce961 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Practicing gratitude can help children <strong>notice <\/strong>and <strong>appreciate <\/strong>the people, experiences, and <strong>everyday moments<\/strong> that matter to them. <br><br>Inviting kids to <strong>actively look for reasons<\/strong> to feel thankful can help them <strong>recognize the good<\/strong> things in their lives, both big and small.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em><strong>Depending on your child&#8217;s age, some of these activities may require adult assistance.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is_fullwidth_area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b8cb039e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-brown-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-14\" id=\"by-age\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:75px;border-top-right-radius:75px;border-bottom-left-radius:75px;border-bottom-right-radius:75px\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Kids by Age<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Gratitude activities for kids<\/strong> are a fun and meaningful way to help children learn about thankfulness and appreciate the people, experiences, and everyday moments in their lives. From <strong>simple gratitude activities for toddlers and preschoolers<\/strong> to creative crafts, games, and writing exercises for older kids, there are plenty of age-appropriate ways to practice being thankful. Explore these <strong>easy gratitude activities for children<\/strong> at home or in the classroom, including hands-on projects, printable activities, and thoughtful ways to <strong>encourage kindness and appreciation<\/strong> throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full u-m-hide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-2D-Character-HeartHands.png\" alt=\"Cartoon gray mouse smiling and holding his hands to form the shape of a heart.\" class=\"wp-image-84569\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-2D-Character-HeartHands.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-2D-Character-HeartHands-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-2D-Character-HeartHands-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-2D-Character-HeartHands-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is_fullwidth_area anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\" id=\"toddler\" style=\"color:#9e8600\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Toddlers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\">For toddlers, <strong>keep gratitude activities simple<\/strong>, concrete, and playful. Young children can participate by pointing, choosing pictures, drawing, or talking with an adult rather than writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9233a97 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-16\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;background-color:#ffeec2;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Create a Thankful Handprint<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-Hand-Tracing-Craft.png\" alt=\"Young child tracing their hand on paper with help from an adult for a thankful handprint activity.\" class=\"wp-image-271214\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-Hand-Tracing-Craft.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-Hand-Tracing-Craft-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-Hand-Tracing-Craft-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Trace your child&#8217;s hand on paper. Add a picture or word representing something they appreciate to each finger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-17\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Practice Saying Thank You<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/girl-giving-father-flowers-gratitude.png\" alt=\"Young child offering flowers to a smiling adult as a way of expressing gratitude.\" class=\"wp-image-271216\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/girl-giving-father-flowers-gratitude.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/girl-giving-father-flowers-gratitude-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/girl-giving-father-flowers-gratitude-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Look for everyday opportunities to model and practice saying thank you, whether someone pours a cup of milk, shares a toy, or helps clean up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-18\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Color a Gratitude Picture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1944\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Quotes-and-Printables-for-Kids-featured-Image.png\" alt=\"Gratitude Quotes &amp; Printables for Kids featured image with Thankful for You puppy and kitten coloring page, gratitude quote coloring page, crayons, and fall leaves.\" class=\"wp-image-271237\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Quotes-and-Printables-for-Kids-featured-Image.png 1944w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Quotes-and-Printables-for-Kids-featured-Image-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Quotes-and-Printables-for-Kids-featured-Image-1200x499.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Quotes-and-Printables-for-Kids-featured-Image-767x319.png 767w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Quotes-and-Printables-for-Kids-featured-Image-1536x639.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Give your child a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/gratitude-quotes-for-kids\/271109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>simple gratitude-themed <\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/gratitude-quotes-for-kids\/271109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>coloring page<\/strong><\/a> or printable quote to decorate during quiet time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-20\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Take a Gratitude Walk<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods.jpg\" alt=\"Family walking together along a wooded trail while enjoying nature during a gratitude walk.\" class=\"wp-image-37748\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Walk around your neighborhood, yard, or park and point out things you enjoy together, such as flowers, birds, sunshine, or colorful leaves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-21\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Name Something You Like<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-Childs-Thankful-Thoughts-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Cartoon illustration of a child pointing to pictures of favorite things, including a teddy bear, pizza, dog, and grandma, while talking with an adult about gratitude.\" class=\"wp-image-272017\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-Childs-Thankful-Thoughts-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-Childs-Thankful-Thoughts-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-Childs-Thankful-Thoughts-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-Childs-Thankful-Thoughts.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Ask your child to name or point to something they like, such as a favorite toy, food, person, or pet. Use their answer to introduce simple phrases such as, \u201cI&#8217;m thankful for Grandma.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-22\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Look Through Family Photos<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cherished-Memories-Together-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Mother and young daughter smiling together as they look through a family photo album filled with favorite memories.\" class=\"wp-image-272021\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cherished-Memories-Together-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cherished-Memories-Together-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cherished-Memories-Together-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cherished-Memories-Together.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Flip through a photo album together and talk about favorite people, places, celebrations, and memories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-23\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Draw a Happy Moment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Crayon-Dog-Drawing-Workspace-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Child's colorful crayon drawing of a happy dog playing outside under a sunny sky, surrounded by crayons on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-272025\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Crayon-Dog-Drawing-Workspace-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Crayon-Dog-Drawing-Workspace-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Crayon-Dog-Drawing-Workspace-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Crayon-Dog-Drawing-Workspace.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Invite your child to draw something that made them happy that day. Ask them to tell you about their picture when they&#8217;re finished.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-24\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Make a Thankful Photo Board<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Photo-Collage-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Printed family photos featuring favorite people and memories arranged around a blank poster board for a children's gratitude activity.\" class=\"wp-image-272082\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Photo-Collage-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Photo-Collage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Photo-Collage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Photo-Collage-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Photo-Collage.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Print a few photos of favorite people, pets, places, or experiences and let your child help arrange them on a poster or bulletin board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1079\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_Soft_Shad-1079x1200.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_Soft_Shad-1079x1200.png 1079w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_Soft_Shad-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_Soft_Shad-768x854.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2D_ABCmouse_Character_Arms_Out_Looking_Up_Soft_Shad.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-25\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Read a Book About Gratitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-book.png\" alt=\"Illustration from a children's picture book showing two children playing in falling autumn leaves beneath the word \u201cTHANKFUL.\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-271171\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-book.png 298w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-book-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Choose a picture book about thankfulness or appreciation and pause to talk about what the characters appreciate. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-26\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#ffeec2\"><strong>Make a Gratitude Collage<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Dog-Themed-Collage-Workspace-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Colorful magazine cutouts of animals, foods, books, sports, and favorite activities arranged on a poster board with scissors and glue for a children's gratitude collage.\" class=\"wp-image-272030\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Dog-Themed-Collage-Workspace-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Dog-Themed-Collage-Workspace-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Dog-Themed-Collage-Workspace-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Dog-Themed-Collage-Workspace.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Help your child choose pictures from old magazines or printed photos showing foods, animals, activities, or other things they enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is_fullwidth_area anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27\" id=\"preschool\" style=\"color:#007a3f;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Preschoolers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Preschoolers can begin putting their appreciation into words while still benefiting from drawing, crafts, conversation, and other hands-on activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9233a97 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-28\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;background-color:#07a65917;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Make a Thankful Tree<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gratitude-Tree-Thanksgiving-Crafts.png\" alt=\"Handmade thankful tree craft with colorful paper leaves labeled with things kids are grateful for.\" class=\"wp-image-70427\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gratitude-Tree-Thanksgiving-Crafts.png 1020w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gratitude-Tree-Thanksgiving-Crafts-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gratitude-Tree-Thanksgiving-Crafts-978x1200.png 978w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gratitude-Tree-Thanksgiving-Crafts-768x943.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-29 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Cut out a paper tree and colorful leaves. Have your child draw or dictate something they&#8217;re thankful for on each leaf before adding it to the tree. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/fall-leaves-coloring-pages\/27177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use these leaf <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/fall-leaves-coloring-pages\/27177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coloring pages as templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-30\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Create a Thankful Paper Chain<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paper-chain-christmas-crafts.jpg\" alt=\"Child connecting red and green construction paper loops to make a thankful paper chain.\" class=\"wp-image-72847\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paper-chain-christmas-crafts.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paper-chain-christmas-crafts-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paper-chain-christmas-crafts-1200x610.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/paper-chain-christmas-crafts-768x390.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Add one paper link whenever your child thinks of something they appreciate and watch the chain grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-31\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Make Gratitude Rocks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thanksgiving-crafts-painted-rocks-e1785519957914.png\" alt=\"Colorfully painted gratitude rocks featuring words like family, peace, and health, along with decorative designs.\" class=\"wp-image-70822\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thanksgiving-crafts-painted-rocks-e1785519957914.png 800w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thanksgiving-crafts-painted-rocks-e1785519957914-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/thanksgiving-crafts-painted-rocks-e1785519957914-768x616.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Paint stones with hearts, happy faces, simple words, or colorful designs. Keep them as reminders of things that make your child happy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-32\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Decorate a Gratitude Quote<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1102\" height=\"1427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Childs-Colorful-Thanksgiving-Coloring-Page.png\" alt=\"A gratitude quote printable coloring page colored in bright crayon colors. \" class=\"wp-image-272044\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Childs-Colorful-Thanksgiving-Coloring-Page.png 1102w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Childs-Colorful-Thanksgiving-Coloring-Page-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Childs-Colorful-Thanksgiving-Coloring-Page-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Childs-Colorful-Thanksgiving-Coloring-Page-927x1200.png 927w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1102px) 100vw, 1102px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Print a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/gratitude-quotes-for-kids\/271109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple gratitude quote<\/a><\/strong> and invite your child to color and decorate it before displaying it at home or in the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-34\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Finish \u201cI&#8217;m Thankful For\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Im-Thankful-for-My-Dog-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Child's colorful crayon drawing of a happy dog beneath the sentence \u201cI'm thankful for... my dog,\u201d surrounded by crayons on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-272055\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Im-Thankful-for-My-Dog-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Im-Thankful-for-My-Dog-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Im-Thankful-for-My-Dog-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Im-Thankful-for-My-Dog.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Ask your child to complete the sentence \u201cI&#8217;m thankful for\u2026\u201d and write down their response. They can illustrate it afterward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-35\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Fill a Gratitude Jar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Gratitude-Jar-Craft-Station-1-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Decorated gratitude jar filled with colorful paper leaves and thankful notes, surrounded by craft supplies and handwritten messages of appreciation.\" class=\"wp-image-272054\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Gratitude-Jar-Craft-Station-1-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Gratitude-Jar-Craft-Station-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Gratitude-Jar-Craft-Station-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Colorful-Gratitude-Jar-Craft-Station-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Decorate a jar together and add slips of paper with things your child appreciates. Adults can write down children&#8217;s answers for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-36\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Play Gratitude Show-and-Tell<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals.jpg\" alt=\"A pile of cute stuffed animals sitting together on the floor.\" class=\"wp-image-41512\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-stuffed-animals-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">&nbsp;Have your child choose an object that&#8217;s special to them and explain what they like or appreciate about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-37\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Make Thank-You Art<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint.jpg\" alt=\"A child's hands covered in red paint as they are finger painting in this sensory activity.\" class=\"wp-image-37745\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Draw or paint a picture for someone your child appreciates, such as a grandparent, teacher, neighbor, or friend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-38\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Play the Gratitude Alphabet Game<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful alphabet letters scattered across a bed of white beans for a hands-on children's gratitude and literacy activity.\" class=\"wp-image-32034\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Work through the alphabet and think of things to appreciate for different letters. There&#8217;s no need to finish the whole alphabet at once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-39\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Create a Thankful Placemat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-placemat-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Handmade \u201cThankful for Emily\u201d placemat decorated with a pumpkin, turkey, and handwritten reasons to appreciate someone special.\" class=\"wp-image-70814\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-placemat-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-placemat-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-placemat-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-crafts-placemat.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Let your child draw pictures of people and things they&#8217;re grateful for on a sheet of paper, then use it as a special placemat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-40\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Share the Best Part of the Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abcmouse_lifestyle_shop_-girls-room_book_teal_reading-_bed_learning-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Woman and girl sitting on a bed reading a children's book together, surrounded by plush toys and pastel decor.\" class=\"wp-image-251288\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abcmouse_lifestyle_shop_-girls-room_book_teal_reading-_bed_learning-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abcmouse_lifestyle_shop_-girls-room_book_teal_reading-_bed_learning-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abcmouse_lifestyle_shop_-girls-room_book_teal_reading-_bed_learning-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abcmouse_lifestyle_shop_-girls-room_book_teal_reading-_bed_learning-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abcmouse_lifestyle_shop_-girls-room_book_teal_reading-_bed_learning.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">&nbsp;At bedtime or dinner, ask, \u201cWhat was something that made you happy today?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-dino-stomp-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-41\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#07a65917\"><strong>Sing a Thank-You Song<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-sing.jpg\" alt=\"Mother and young daughter happily singing into microphones together at home during a family karaoke activity.\" class=\"wp-image-41507\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-sing.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-sing-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/rhyming-activities-sing-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Make up a simple song naming people and things your child appreciates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is_fullwidth_area anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42\" id=\"kindergarten\" style=\"color:#8d6707;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Kindergarteners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kindergarteners can combine drawing, early writing, conversation, and simple acts of kindness as they explore what gratitude means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-267e75d1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-43\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Write or Draw a Thank-You Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/preschool-kindergartener-writing-coloring.jpeg\" alt=\"Young girl sits at a bright orange table, coloring on blue paper with colored pencils in a cup, in a cozy playroom.\" class=\"wp-image-265809\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/preschool-kindergartener-writing-coloring.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/preschool-kindergartener-writing-coloring-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/preschool-kindergartener-writing-coloring-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/preschool-kindergartener-writing-coloring-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Make a card for someone who has helped them and encourage children to explain what they&#8217;re thanking the person for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-44\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px\"><strong>Create a Gratitude Garden<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simple-Paper-Daisy-Flower-Craft.png\" alt=\"Handmade paper flower with yellow and orange petals and a green pipe cleaner stem for a gratitude garden craft.\" class=\"wp-image-87521\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simple-Paper-Daisy-Flower-Craft.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simple-Paper-Daisy-Flower-Craft-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simple-Paper-Daisy-Flower-Craft-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simple-Paper-Daisy-Flower-Craft-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Make paper flowers and add something the child appreciates to the center or petals of each flower.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-45\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px\"><strong>Go on a Five-Senses Gratitude Hunt<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-scaled.png\" alt=\"Two children looking through a magnifying glass working on a fun summer scavenger hunt.\" class=\"wp-image-58294\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kids-Summer-Scavenger-Hunt-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Find something children enjoy seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, and tasting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-46\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px\"><strong>Make a Gratitude Rainbow<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sponge-Painted-Rainbow-st-patricks-day-crafts.png\" alt=\"Colorful rainbow drawn on white paper with rainbow chalk for a kids' gratitude rainbow activity.\" class=\"wp-image-82722\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sponge-Painted-Rainbow-st-patricks-day-crafts.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sponge-Painted-Rainbow-st-patricks-day-crafts-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sponge-Painted-Rainbow-st-patricks-day-crafts-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sponge-Painted-Rainbow-st-patricks-day-crafts-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Assign a gratitude prompt to each color, such as a person, place, food, activity, animal, or memory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-47\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px\"><strong>Start a Picture Gratitude Journal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Smiling young child drawing colorful pictures in a gratitude journal with colored pencils at a table.\" class=\"wp-image-26219\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Have children draw one thing they&#8217;re thankful for and add a word, label, or short sentence when they&#8217;re ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-48\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px\"><strong>Make an Appreciation Portrait<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Grandmas-Handmade-Crayon-Card-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Colorful crayon portrait of Grandma surrounded by hearts, drawings, and handwritten reasons why she is special.\" class=\"wp-image-272070\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Grandmas-Handmade-Crayon-Card-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Grandmas-Handmade-Crayon-Card-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Grandmas-Handmade-Crayon-Card-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Grandmas-Handmade-Crayon-Card.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Draw a picture of someone special and add words or pictures showing what makes that person important to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-49\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px\"><strong>Create a Thankful Book<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-pictures-First-Week-of-School-Activities-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Red flower with green leaves inside a pink circular swirl on white paper\" class=\"wp-image-262171\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-pictures-First-Week-of-School-Activities-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-pictures-First-Week-of-School-Activities-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-pictures-First-Week-of-School-Activities-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-pictures-First-Week-of-School-Activities-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-pictures-First-Week-of-School-Activities.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Staple several sheets of paper together and have children create one page at a time about things they appreciate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ffc260;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-50\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px\"><strong>Practice Specific Thank-Yous<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl and her grandmother sitting together on a park bench, sharing a meaningful conversation outdoors.\" class=\"wp-image-271273\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude-767x510.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Instead of simply saying \u201cthank you,\u201d practice adding a reason\u2013\u201cThank you for helping me clean up.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is_fullwidth_area anchor-link-with-margin has-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51\" id=\"first-grade\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for First Graders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As children&#8217;s reading and writing skills grow, gratitude activities can encourage them to describe not only what they appreciate but also why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-267e75d1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-52\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;background-color:#d926381f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Make an A-to-Z Gratitude List<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling.jpeg\" alt=\"Mother and daughter studying together at a white table with a tablet, notebooks, and colored pencils in a bright, cozy living room\" class=\"wp-image-265812\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Find something to appreciate for as many letters of the alphabet as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-53\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Create a Gratitude Comic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kindness-comic-strip-gratitiude.png\" alt=\"Hand-drawn kindness comic strip showing children helping others, with colorful illustrations and crayons.\" class=\"wp-image-271276\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kindness-comic-strip-gratitiude.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kindness-comic-strip-gratitiude-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kindness-comic-strip-gratitiude-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Draw a short comic showing someone doing something kind and how it made another person feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-54\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Make a \u201cPeople Who Help Me\u201d Map<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/People-Who-Help-Me-cloud-gratitude-.png\" alt=\"Colorful People Who Help Me mind map showing family members, teachers, friends, and community helpers.\" class=\"wp-image-271277\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/People-Who-Help-Me-cloud-gratitude-.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/People-Who-Help-Me-cloud-gratitude-300x200-1.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/People-Who-Help-Me-cloud-gratitude-768x512-1.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Put the child&#8217;s name in the center and add family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, and others they appreciate around it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-55\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Create Kindness Coupons<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kindness-Coupons-gratitude.png\" alt=\"Handmade kindness coupons for kids featuring helpful acts like sharing toys, setting the table, and helping with chores.\" class=\"wp-image-271278\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kindness-Coupons-gratitude.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kindness-Coupons-gratitude-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kindness-Coupons-gratitude-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Make coupons offering helpful acts, such as helping set the table, reading to a sibling, or helping clean up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-56\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Write a Specific Thank-You Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Kindness-Rock-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Decorated kindness rock featuring the inspirational message \u201cIn a world where you can be anything, be kind,\u201d surrounded by colorful hearts and dots.\" class=\"wp-image-272085\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Kindness-Rock-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Kindness-Rock-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Kindness-Rock-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Kindness-Rock-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Kindness-Rock.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Choose someone who has done something kind or helpful and explain exactly what the person did and why it mattered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-57\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Write About a Happy Memory<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Fun-Outing-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Happy family of three smiling and embracing in the open trunk of a car during a memorable family outing.\" class=\"wp-image-272084\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Fun-Outing-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Fun-Outing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Fun-Outing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Fun-Outing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Fun-Outing.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Describe a favorite family outing, celebration, school day, or other experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-58\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Start a Gratitude Challenge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Handwritten gratitude journal listing three positive experiences from the week and explaining why spending time with family was meaningful.\" class=\"wp-image-272081\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">&nbsp;Add one new thing to a gratitude list each day for a week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-59\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Write About an Everyday Helper<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Garbage-Person-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling sanitation worker wearing an orange safety jacket and blue uniform standing beside a garbage truck while collecting trash.\" class=\"wp-image-272086\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Garbage-Person-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Garbage-Person-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Garbage-Person-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Garbage-Person-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Garbage-Person.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Choose someone children encounter regularly and describe how that person&#8217;s work helps others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-60\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Take Gratitude Photos<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/monarch-butterfly-in-garden-plant-experiments.jpg\" alt=\"Monarch butterfly resting on a pink coneflower surrounded by colorful wildflowers in a sunny garden.\" class=\"wp-image-88917\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/monarch-butterfly-in-garden-plant-experiments.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/monarch-butterfly-in-garden-plant-experiments-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/monarch-butterfly-in-garden-plant-experiments-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Photograph things that feel special, interesting, beautiful, or meaningful and write a sentence explaining each choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-61\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Make a Gratitude Acrostic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-Acrostic-Craft-Table-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Colorful handmade THANKFUL acrostic featuring gratitude words and drawings for each letter, surrounded by crayons on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-272076\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-Acrostic-Craft-Table-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-Acrostic-Craft-Table-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-Acrostic-Craft-Table-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thankful-Acrostic-Craft-Table.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Write GRATITUDE or THANKFUL vertically and add a word or idea for each letter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-62\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Keep a Gratitude Journal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"Mother and daughter studying together at a white table with a tablet, notebooks, and colored pencils in a bright, cozy living room\" class=\"wp-image-265812\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Write or draw one to three things to be thankful for each day or week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-63\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#d926381f\"><strong>Turn a Quote Into a Writing Prompt<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/weather-journal-stem-first-grade.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl holding a pencil thoughtfully while looking out a window and reflecting on a writing prompt.\" class=\"wp-image-40945\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/weather-journal-stem-first-grade.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/weather-journal-stem-first-grade-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/weather-journal-stem-first-grade-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Read an age-appropriate gratitude quote and ask children to write or draw what they think it means. For more writing and journaling practice, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/journal-prompts-for-kids\/265308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100+ journal prompts for kids.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is_fullwidth_area anchor-link-with-margin has-royal-depths-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64\" id=\"second-grade\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Second Graders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second graders can begin reflecting more deeply on why they appreciate particular people, experiences, opportunities, and acts of kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-267e75d1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-65\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;background-color:#2b55bf0d;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Create a Gratitude Poem<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling.jpeg\" alt=\"Mother and daughter studying together at a white table with a tablet, notebooks, and colored pencils in a bright, cozy living room\" class=\"wp-image-265812\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-girl-writing-with-adult-and-smiling-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Write a simple poem about a person, place, memory, season, or experience that brings happiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-66\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#2b55bf0d\"><strong>Create a Gratitude Word Cloud<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-word-cloud.png\" alt=\"Colorful gratitude word cloud featuring words like family, friends, kindness, nature, and happiness.\" class=\"wp-image-271272\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-word-cloud.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-word-cloud-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gratitude-word-cloud-768x640.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Brainstorm words associated with thankfulness, appreciation, kindness, family, friendship, and happiness, then arrange them into a colorful design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-67\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#2b55bf0d\"><strong>Interview Someone About Gratitude<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl talking with an older woman on a park bench during a conversation about gratitude.\" class=\"wp-image-271273\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/child-talking-to-grandparent-gratitiude-767x510.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Ask a parent, grandparent, sibling, teacher, or classmate what they&#8217;re thankful for and record their answers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-68\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#2b55bf0d\"><strong>Create a Gratitude Timeline<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Gratitude-Timeline-Craft.png\" alt=\"Handmade gratitude timeline with colorful drawings and written memories of meaningful moments throughout the year.\" class=\"wp-image-271274\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Gratitude-Timeline-Craft.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Gratitude-Timeline-Craft-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Gratitude-Timeline-Craft-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Draw several important or happy moments from the past year and write a sentence about why each one matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-69\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#2b55bf0d\"><strong>Write a \u201cBecause\u201d List<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-writing-a-story-map-1200x525.jpg\" alt=\"Young boy in a colorful striped shirt writing at a table with colored pencils for a gratitude writing activity.\" class=\"wp-image-25879\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-writing-a-story-map-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-writing-a-story-map-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-writing-a-story-map-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-writing-a-story-map-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-writing-a-story-map.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Go beyond \u201cI&#8217;m thankful for\u2026\u201d by adding a reason: \u201cI&#8217;m thankful for my friend because\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-70\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#2b55bf0d\"><strong>Reflect on Someone&#8217;s Kindness<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Doing-Chores-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Mother and young daughter folding laundry together at home, demonstrating kindness and helpfulness through everyday chores.\" class=\"wp-image-272088\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Doing-Chores-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Doing-Chores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Doing-Chores-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Doing-Chores-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-Doing-Chores.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Write about a time someone helped you and how that person&#8217;s actions made a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-71\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#2b55bf0d\"><strong>Write a Weekly Gratitude Reflection<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Colorful handwritten gratitude journal listing three positive experiences from the week and explaining why spending time with family was meaningful.\" class=\"wp-image-272081\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/This-Weeks-Gratitude-Journal.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">&nbsp;List three things that went well during the week and explain why one of them was meaningful<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-royal-depths-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-72\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;background-color:#2b55bf0d\"><strong>Write About Something Small<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Apples-in-a-basket.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of fresh red and yellow apples in a basket, representing appreciation for simple everyday things.\" class=\"wp-image-29642\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Apples-in-a-basket.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Apples-in-a-basket-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Apples-in-a-basket-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Choose an ordinary thing, a favorite snack, comfortable bed, funny joke, sunny day, or favorite pencil\u2014and explain why you appreciate it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-brown-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-73\" id=\"family\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:75px;border-top-right-radius:75px;border-bottom-left-radius:75px;border-bottom-right-radius:75px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Gratitude Activities for Families<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.5\">These activities give the whole family opportunities to notice good moments, express appreciation for one another, and create meaningful traditions together.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Notes-on-fridge-son-and-dad.png\" alt=\"Father and son adding colorful sticky notes about things they appreciate to a family gratitude board on the refrigerator.\" class=\"wp-image-271315 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Notes-on-fridge-son-and-dad.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Notes-on-fridge-son-and-dad-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Notes-on-fridge-son-and-dad-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a Thankful Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put a poster, whiteboard, or collection of sticky notes on the refrigerator where everyone can add things they&#8217;re thankful for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-early-elementaru-boy-and-girl-writing-1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"Two children, a boy and a girl, sit at a white table drawing with colored markers in a bright playroom.\" class=\"wp-image-265810 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-early-elementaru-boy-and-girl-writing-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-early-elementaru-boy-and-girl-writing-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-early-elementaru-boy-and-girl-writing-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/young-early-elementaru-boy-and-girl-writing.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Write Letters to Your Future Selves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record things each person is grateful for right now. Seal the letters and choose a future date to read them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rose-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a vibrant pink and yellow rose blooming in a garden.\" class=\"wp-image-67159 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rose-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rose-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rose-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rose.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Try Rose, Thorn, and Bud<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Have everyone share a \u201crose\u201d (something good), a \u201cthorn\u201d (something difficult), and a \u201cbud\u201d (something they&#8217;re looking forward to). This isn&#8217;t exclusively a gratitude activity, but it can help families reflect on their days together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-baking-1200x675.png\" alt=\"Two children baking with their mother and mixing ingredients together in a kitchen.\" class=\"wp-image-6496 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-baking-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-baking-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-baking-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-baking-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-baking.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Make Something to Share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Bake a treat, create artwork, or make another small gift for a neighbor, friend, or relative as a way of showing appreciation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine.jpg\" alt=\"A group of children dancing together in cooperative play.\" class=\"wp-image-68209 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cooperative-play-activities-kids-dance-routine-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:65px;border-top-right-radius:65px;border-bottom-left-radius:65px;border-bottom-right-radius:65px;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Create a Family Gratitude Playlist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.61\">Choose songs that make family members happy or remind them of people and experiences they appreciate, then listen together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;background-color:#fab50545;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75\">More Gratitude Activities for Families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Share Gratitude at Dinner:<\/strong> Go around the table and have each person share one thing they&#8217;re thankful for that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Share Family Appreciations:<\/strong> Before bed or during dinner, have each person say something they appreciate about another family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Ask a Gratitude Question of the Day:<\/strong> Try prompts such as \u201cWhat made you smile today?\u201d, \u201cWho helped you today?\u201d, or \u201cWhat are you looking forward to?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a Family Gratitude Collage:<\/strong> Combine family photos, drawings, magazine pictures, words, and other images representing things your family appreciates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Build a Family Gratitude Scrapbook:<\/strong> Add photos, drawings, ticket stubs, notes, and other reminders of meaningful family experiences throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Look Through Old Photos:<\/strong> Revisit vacations, celebrations, everyday moments, and family milestones and talk about favorite memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Write Family Thank-You Notes:<\/strong> Choose teachers, relatives, neighbors, coaches, or others who have made a difference to your family and send them a note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Donate Together:<\/strong> Sort through toys, books, or clothes your family no longer needs and talk about how someone else might enjoy or use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do Secret Helpful Acts:<\/strong> Have each family member secretly do something helpful for someone else, then reveal the acts at the end of the day or week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call Someone to Say Thank You:<\/strong> Phone or video chat with a grandparent, relative, or family friend and thank them for something specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Play the Gratitude Alphabet Game:<\/strong> Take turns naming something you&#8217;re thankful for beginning with A, then B, and continue through the alphabet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take Gratitude Photos:<\/strong> Let family members photograph small things they appreciate throughout the week, then look through the pictures together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a Family Appreciation Book:<\/strong> Give every family member a page and have everyone contribute something they appreciate about that person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt:<\/strong> Search for something that makes you laugh, something beautiful, something useful, something that reminds you of someone you love, and other appreciation-themed items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start a Thankful Thursday Tradition:<\/strong> Pick one day each week for a simple gratitude ritual, such as sharing appreciations at dinner or adding notes to your gratitude jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Color Gratitude Posters Together:<\/strong> Print gratitude quote coloring pages, set out art supplies, and have everyone decorate one. Display the finished posters around the house.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-brown-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-76\" id=\"classroom\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:75px;border-top-right-radius:75px;border-bottom-left-radius:75px;border-bottom-right-radius:75px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Classroom<\/strong> <strong>Gratitude Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.5\">These activities can be completed as a whole class, in small groups, with partners, or independently. For younger students, teachers can record children&#8217;s spoken responses or let them draw instead of write.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whole-class\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77\"><strong>Whole-Class Gratitude Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Secret-Kindness-Mission-Worksheet-gratitude.png\" alt=\"Printable Secret Kindness Mission worksheet with spaces for kids to record three helpful acts and reflect on showing appreciation.\" class=\"wp-image-271296 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Secret-Kindness-Mission-Worksheet-gratitude.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Secret-Kindness-Mission-Worksheet-gratitude-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/My-Secret-Kindness-Mission-Worksheet-gratitude-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Secret Kindness Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Choose someone in your classroom and secretly do three helpful things for them throughout the week. At the end, reflect on how it felt to show appreciation through actions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Web-of-Kindness-Classroom-Circle-gratitude-.png\" alt=\"Children sitting in a circle and passing red yarn to create a gratitude web during a classroom activity.\" class=\"wp-image-271298 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Web-of-Kindness-Classroom-Circle-gratitude-.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Web-of-Kindness-Classroom-Circle-gratitude-300x200-1.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Web-of-Kindness-Classroom-Circle-gratitude-768x512-1.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gratitude Web<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Sit in a circle with a ball of yarn. Hold one end, name something you appreciate about another person, and pass the yarn to them. Continue until you&#8217;ve created a web representing how everyone is connected through kindness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Our-Classroom-Gratitude-Wall.png\" alt=\"Three children looking at a colorful classroom gratitude wall filled with thankfulness notes, hearts, and drawings.\" class=\"wp-image-271300 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Our-Classroom-Gratitude-Wall.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Our-Classroom-Gratitude-Wall-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Our-Classroom-Gratitude-Wall-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a Classroom Gratitude Wall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Designate a bulletin board or wall where students can add sticky notes, drawings, or index cards showing things they appreciate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Students-Thank-You-Cards-for-Principal-gratitude.png\" alt=\"Group of smiling elementary students giving handmade thank-you cards to their school principal.\" class=\"wp-image-271312 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Students-Thank-You-Cards-for-Principal-gratitude.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Students-Thank-You-Cards-for-Principal-gratitude-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Students-Thank-You-Cards-for-Principal-gratitude-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank School Helpers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Brainstorm all the people who help the school run, such as custodians, cafeteria workers, office staff, crossing guards, librarians, and teachers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/teacher-appreciation-free-printable\/52619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create cards or a class message thanking them<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Paper-Chain-Classroom-Craft.png\" alt=\"Colorful paper gratitude chain displayed on a classroom bulletin board with thankful messages written on each link.\" class=\"wp-image-271301 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Paper-Chain-Classroom-Craft.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Paper-Chain-Classroom-Craft-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Paper-Chain-Classroom-Craft-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a Gratitude Garland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Have each student decorate a paper shape with something they appreciate, then connect everyone&#8217;s contributions into a classroom display.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;background-color:#fab50545;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78\">More <strong>Whole-Class Gratitude Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gratitude Detective:<\/strong> Spend a day looking for small acts of kindness that people might overlook, such as holding a door, sharing supplies, or including someone in a game. Keep track of how many you discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start a<\/strong> <strong>Gratitude Circle:<\/strong> Invite students to share one thing they&#8217;re grateful for. Students who don&#8217;t want to speak can simply listen or pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep a Class Gratitude Jar:<\/strong> Have students contribute drawings or notes throughout the week, then read a selection together during a class meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read a Gratitude-Themed Picture Book:<\/strong> Read aloud a story about gratitude, generosity, or appreciation and discuss what the characters noticed, valued, or thanked others for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make a Class Gratitude Chain:<\/strong> Have each student contribute a paper link describing or illustrating something they&#8217;re thankful for. Keep adding links throughout the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a Classroom Thankful Tree:<\/strong> Make a large paper tree and have students add construction-paper leaves with words or drawings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/fall-leaves-coloring-pages\/27177\">Use these leaf coloring pages as templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make a Class Gratitude Book:<\/strong> Give each student one page to illustrate and write about something they appreciate, then combine the pages into a classroom book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a Kindness and Thanks Bulletin Board:<\/strong> Give students a place to recognize kind or helpful things classmates have done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Build an A-to-Z Class Gratitude List:<\/strong> Work together to find something the class appreciates for every letter of the alphabet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"partner-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><strong>Partner &amp; Small Group Gratitude Activities for Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cstudents-interviewing-talking-kids-gratitude.png\" alt=\"Two smiling elementary school children sit at a classroom table, holding clipboards and pencils while talking and working together on a writing activity.\" class=\"wp-image-271334 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cstudents-interviewing-talking-kids-gratitude.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cstudents-interviewing-talking-kids-gratitude-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cstudents-interviewing-talking-kids-gratitude-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interview a Classmate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Partners ask each other questions such as \u201cWhat makes you happy?\u201d, \u201cWho are you thankful for?\u201d, and \u201cWhat&#8217;s something you enjoy at school?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page-1200x799.jpeg\" alt=\"Two kids sit on grass reading notebooks together with backpacks nearby in a sunny park.\" class=\"wp-image-264202 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page-1200x799.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-help-kids-feel-more-comfortable-back-to-school-home-page.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read a Gratitude-Themed Book<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Read aloud a story about gratitude, generosity, or appreciation and discuss what the characters noticed, valued, or thanked others for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-Drawing-Together-First-week-of-school-activities-1200x960.png\" alt=\"Four children sit around a table coloring a large poster with a sun, a red house, and flowers in a bright outdoor scene.\" class=\"wp-image-262149 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-Drawing-Together-First-week-of-school-activities-1200x960.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-Drawing-Together-First-week-of-school-activities-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-Drawing-Together-First-week-of-school-activities-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kids-Drawing-Together-First-week-of-school-activities.png 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make a Small-Group Gratitude Craft or Collage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Give each group magazines, paper, and art supplies to create a collage or painting featuring something they appreciate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sunshine-yellow-shade-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;background-color:#fab50545;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80\"><strong>Partner &amp; Small Group Gratitude Activities <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Write a Gratitude Buddy Note:<\/strong> Pair students and have each write or draw something kind they appreciate about their partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Play Gratitude Show-and-Tell:<\/strong> Invite students to bring or draw something meaningful and explain why they appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start a<\/strong> <strong>Gratitude Circle:<\/strong> Invite students to share one thing they&#8217;re grateful for. Students who don&#8217;t want to speak can simply listen or pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Play Gratitude Charades:<\/strong> Students act out things people might appreciate\u2014such as playing with a pet, receiving help, reading together, or enjoying a favorite activity\u2014while classmates guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Build an A-to-Z Gratitude List:<\/strong> Work together to find something the class appreciates for every letter of the alphabet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>More Activities<\/strong> <strong>from ABCmouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f;letter-spacing:0.5px\" class=\"columns-3 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-cda6dc4f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-271189\" class=\"wp-block-post post-271189 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-1st-grade category-2nd-grade category-activities category-kindergarten category-pre-k category-preschool tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-thanksgiving\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1816\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Colorful Gratitude Activities for Kids banner featuring a paper thankful tree, gratitude jar filled with colorful notes, handmade thank-you card, and fall-themed craft supplies.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner.png 1816w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner-1200x572.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gratitude-Activities-for-Kids-Banner-1536x732.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1816px) 100vw, 1816px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-82 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/gratitude-activities-for-kids\/271189\" target=\"_self\" >Gratitude Activities for Kids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-83 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Explore fun gratitude activities for kids, from simple crafts and games to writing prompts and family activities for toddlers through second graders.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/gratitude-activities-for-kids\/271189\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-31200\" class=\"wp-block-post post-31200 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-holidays-and-seasons tag-thanksgiving\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-activities-children-with-pumpkin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-activities-children-with-pumpkin.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-activities-children-with-pumpkin-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-activities-children-with-pumpkin-1200x563.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thanksgiving-activities-children-with-pumpkin-768x360.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-84 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/thanksgiving-crafts-and-activities\/31200\" target=\"_self\" >Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-85 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Keep kids entertained with 35+ Thanksgiving games, crafts, and printables\u2014perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or holiday fun.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/thanksgiving-crafts-and-activities\/31200\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-5630\" class=\"wp-block-post post-5630 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-thanksgiving\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1288\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Crat.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Crat.png 1288w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Crat-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Crat-1200x602.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Crat-768x385.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1288px) 100vw, 1288px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-86 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-thanksgiving-craft-for-kids-egg-carton-turkey\/5630\" target=\"_self\" >Easy Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Egg Carton Turkey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-87 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Learn how to make an easy egg carton turkey craft for kids with simple supplies and step-by-step instructions. A fun, budget-friendly Thanksgiving activity!<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-thanksgiving-craft-for-kids-egg-carton-turkey\/5630\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-5640\" class=\"wp-block-post post-5640 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-thanksgiving\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pinecone-Turkeys-Finished.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pinecone-Turkeys-Finished.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pinecone-Turkeys-Finished-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pinecone-Turkeys-Finished-1200x563.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pinecone-Turkeys-Finished-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-88 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/thanksgiving-craft-for-kids-pine-cone-turkey\/5640\" target=\"_self\" >Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Pine Cone Turkey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-89 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Indulge in the festive spirit of Thanksgiving with this delightful Pine Cone Turkey craft for kids. This activity not only sparks creativity but also aids in&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/thanksgiving-craft-for-kids-pine-cone-turkey\/5640\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-5650\" class=\"wp-block-post post-5650 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-thanksgiving\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bead-corn-craft-7.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fun corn and bead craft for kids from ABCmouse.com.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bead-corn-craft-7.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bead-corn-craft-7-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bead-corn-craft-7-1200x563.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bead-corn-craft-7-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-90 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-thanksgiving-craft-for-kids-bead-corn\/5650\" target=\"_self\" >Easy Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Bead Corn Craft<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-91 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Enjoy this fun festive thanksgiving craft from ABCmouse! This exciting activity for kids is great for helping young children practice their dexterity and counting. This beaded&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/easy-thanksgiving-craft-for-kids-bead-corn\/5650\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aofl-printable-bottom-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4317\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3.png\" style=\"object-position:50% 35%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 35%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3-768x270.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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