I love the emphasis on gratitude in November, but it’s a great focus for character education at any time.Family Gratitude Activities
See ideas for helping your kids have an attitude of gratitude at any time.
You’ll find November ideas for helping your kids have a attitude of gratitude here.
I have a post with a roundup of November Inspiration and Gratitude Activities.
Today, as part of the Festive Family Holiday Hop, I want to add 20 more ideas for family gratitude activities.
Make a Gratitude Tree for Kids – Learning to Be Thankful by Amy Lee of The Connection We Share at Kids Activities Blog
A Tree of Gratitude from The House of Hendrix
Bear Says Thanks Gratitude Sensory Bin (Photo from Little Bins for Little Hands)
Bear Says Thanks Gratitude Sensory Bin from Little Bins for Little Hands (blog post is no longer available)
Thankful Jar with Free Printables (also see Free Printable Turkey Thankful Coloring Page) from Mama Miss
Gratitude Jar by Heather at Fancy Little Things
Gratitude Stones from Fireflies & Mud Pies
Gratitude Prayer Flags from Nurture Store
Thankful Banner from Frogs, Snails & Puppy Dog Tails
Free Gratitude Journal and Free 30 Days of Giving Thanks Printable from 3 Dinosaurs
Family Gratitude Journal from The Mad House
Gratitude Gifts (Photo from Growing Book By Book)
Writing Activities for Kids: Gratitude Gifts from Growing Book By Book (blog post is no longer available)
Gratitude Pumpkins from The Joys of Boys
Things I’m Thankful for Story Window from Buggy and Buddy
I’m Thankful Turkey (Photo from Stay at Home Educator)
I’m Thankful Turkeys from Stay at Home Educator (blog post is no longer available)
Thankful Pilgrim Turkeys from The Preschool Toolbox
Gratitude Turkeys from Happiness is Homemade
Thankful Turkey from Happy Home Fairy
Gratitude Turkey Placemats (Photo from Mama’s Happy Hive)
Gratitude Turkey Placemats from Mama’s Happy Hive (blog is not avaialable)
Turkey Tin Hidden Messages from Dabbling Momma
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These are beautiful ideas! We can always use a little more gratitude in the world! ๐
Thank you so much for including my craft, the Tree of Gratitude. I love this collection of activities and am excited to do some with my children. Happy November
These are such great ideas! I’m always trying to turn the whining into thankfulness (I have three girls) It’s a constant challenge! I’m so >>thankful<< to find your post! ๐ Visiting you from the After School Activities for Kids linkup.
So many wonderful ideas! Thanks so much!
A grateful child is a happy child. Thank you for putting all these great ideas together. Will be doing with my kids!
I love the idea of the Thankful Banner. Something that helps decorate our school area and is easily adapted to be not too little kidish for my older kiddos. Thanks for the ideas. ๐
Nice post So many wonderful ideas! Thanks so much!