BPJ Gratitude

Grandpop sits outside and takes time to OBSERVE the trees around him. What does OBSERVE mean?

• to write

• to breathe

• to talk to a friend

• to pay attention

Becca feels angry after her team loses a soccer game. What can she do to feel better?

• Think about why she loves playing soccer.

• Worry that the team will lose the next game.

• Quit playing soccer and try a different sport.

• Argue with teammates about why they lost.

What other emotion might you feel when you have gratitude?

• calm

• worry

• jealousy

• confustion

Mia feels upset because her best friend is moving away. What can you say to Mia to help her feel better?

• Maybe you should move to the same town as her.

• Think about all the fun times you had together!

• You'll forget about your friend in a week!

• I don't think your friend was very nice.

One way to show compassion is to help someone in need. Which is an example of showing compassion?

• turning in your homework

• winning a basketball game

• sending a card to a sick friend

• checking out books from the library

What does the saying “stop and smell the roses” mean?

• Take time to notice the world around you.

• It’s important to care for the environment.

• You should spend more time outdoors.

• Flowers are pretty and smell sweet.

What can you say to yourself to practice gratitude?

• I need to do my homework.

• I am thankful for my health.

• I had a bad day!

• What’s for lunch?

Which sentence is FALSE?

• Feeling gratitude often leads to showing compassion.

• Gratitude is an emotion, just like happiness and sadness.

• You practice gratitude by focusing on what makes you sad.

• You feel gratitude when you appreciate someone or something.

What is an important necessity we must be grateful in life?

• clothing

• food

• shelter

• all of the above

To express gratitude you should

• Say you are sorry.

• Tell someone you love that you appreciate them.

• Say something that you are thankful for.

• Tell no one. Hold your thought inside.