Usually in the fall and around Thanksgiving we start to talk about what we’re grateful for. But a gratitude list can be a great practice any time of the year! This free printable for kids is an easy way to introduce the concept of a gratitude journal.
This free gratitude list printable for kids is a simple template you can display or keep in a special place. Have kids help you fill it out, wait a week, a few months or even a year and look back on it. Looking for more ideas? We’ve also included a few ideas for thought starters that you can put on your list!
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What is a Gratitude List?
In it’s simplest form, it’s a list of things you want to acknowledge that are special to you and that you’re thankful for. This can be made similar to a thankful turkey or thankful tree activity– pick a month and add an item a day to reflect and think about what’s important to your child.
How to Use This Printable
This template is for personal and educational use only. Feel free to use it as home or in your classroom. It is not intended for commercial use. If you use our template, please link back to this page.
Gratitude List Ideas
Although it’s best when you let the child tell you what they’re thankful for, sometimes they need a little help getting started! Here are a few questions you can ask them to help work on their list and to learn about gratitude!
Thought Starters
- What’s your favorite food?
- Who do you have a lot of fun playing with at recess?
- What show or book do you really enjoy?
- What’s your favorite thing to do with mom/dad/guardian?
- Who are you always excited to see when they come visit?
- What’s your favorite candy?
Printable Gratitude List Template:
This downloadable PDF includes a printable gratitude list for kids that prints in full color on one page.
