As Thanksgiving approaches, children will participate in celebrations in school, complete activities that involve giving thanks and increase their awareness of what it means to be grateful. Research shows that being thankful can make a difference in increasing positive thinking and emotions as well as increase perspective-taking, which can be challenging in young children.

Below are two articles that provide good suggestions in how to teach gratitude to children as well as the research about gratitude. Enjoy! And thank you for visiting my website! Happy Thanksgiving!