Gratitude

The Power of Gratitude

Gratitude is powerful. Focusing on things we are thankful for can help us feel calmer and happier. Letting others know we appreciate them can help them feel loved and happy. I don't know about you, but I can always use some calm, love, and happy, especially these days! For resources to teach kids about the power of gratitude, check out the videos, Big Life Journal Blog Posts, and my book nook below.

Kids' Videos About Gratitude

SEL LESSONS: What is Gratitude?

RocketKIDS: Practicing Gratitude

Kid President's 25 Reasons to Be Thankful

Learn To Grow Gratitude

My Gratitude Jar

In this video, author and illustrator, Kristin Wiens, reads her book My Gratitude Jar. In this story, Jacob learns about the power of gratitude. His teacher gives each student in her class class all a gratitude jar to decorate and encourages them to write down what they are thankful for each day on a little slip of paper. On a rough day, Jacob's teacher encourages him to take deep breaths to calm down and then to read the slips of paper in his gratitude jar.

Resources for Parents

3 Effective Ways to Raise a Grateful Child Making gratitude a habit for us and our children not only reminds us of our blessings, but it can also help our children to be physically, psychologically, and socially healthy. Here are three simple ways you and your child can build a habit of gratitude – and keep it for life.

Family Gratitude ChallengeIt's the time of year to reflect, give, and grow. The holiday season is an opportunity to pause and remember everything that makes us feel grateful. When we practice acknowledging the ups and downs of life and deliberately focus on the good, we live happier. Need a little inspiration? Look no further. You will love our new Family Gratitude Challenge!

20 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About GratitudeThere's an upswing in conversations around

Gratitude Book Nook

For read alouds and videos all about being grateful and giving thanks, check out this book nook.

Gratitude Book Nook