For many, November brings words like "grateful" and "thankful" automatically to mind. But with a great deal of research supporting the positive effects that gratitude has on mind, body, and spirit, we would like to propose that the acts of recognizing and practicing gratitude should become much more common than "one month out of the year." Being grateful and carrying out acts of gratitude makes both the giver and the receiver feel good, and contributes a great deal to refilling our resiliency reserves.

Explore the resources below to learn more about the research behind gratitude and practices to consider for yourself and your students.