Gratitude SEL Lesson

What is Gratitude?

Gratitude is a feeling of being thankful and grateful for something someone has done for you or given to you.

Attitude of Gratitude

It's your responsibility to show gratitude for what you have received regardless of the gifts, foods or compliments.

Expressing Gratitude

Say it!

Write It!

Draw It!

Give It!

Send It!

Make It!

Hear It!

Expressing Gratitude is Giving Back

We give to those we care about and when you show gratitude, we give back.

What are ways we can give back to our community?

Can you think of what others may need during this time?

Poll

Would you rather...

• 1 have to cook the entire meal for 10 people by yourself?

• 2 have to do the dishes for the entire meal for 1?

Poll

Would you rather...

• 1 have to eat only cranberry sauce for a day?

• 2 have to eat only gravy for a day?

Poll

Would you rather...

• 1 watch a sad movie?

• 2 watch a scary movie?

Poll

Would you rather...

• 1 eat fresh fruit?

• 2 eat fresh vegetables?

Poll

Would you rather be trapped in a room with someone who always repeats...

• 1 "I am thankful for _______"?

• 2 "I am so mad about _______"?

Poll

Would you rather...

• 1 get things you want and need but always have to show gratitude for them?

• 2 only get things you need but never have to show gratitude for them?

Word Cloud

List 5 things in your life that you are grateful for.

Open Ended

Now choose 3 of the things you listed. Who would you thank for them?