Giving Thanks & Gratitude

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to remember the importance of being grateful and giving thanks.

Try these simple ideas to show others your gratitude:

Card Making

Something as simple as making a homemade thank you card is a great way to be grateful for what you have received.

• Mention specific things your family does that you are grateful for.

For instance:

"I am thankful my parents go to work to make money so I can have food, clothes and all the basic necessities in life."

or

"I am thankful my parents make me clean my room because they want me to live in a healthy environment and learn responsibility."

Read A Story

Sometimes reading a story can have a profound impact on how you view something. Books are a great way to open up the lines of communication and discuss this subject matter further.

Book Ideas: Check out this list of Giving Thanks & Gratitude!

A Gratitude Jar

What you'll need:

• Small pieces of paper
• A mason or similar jar
• Decorative materials (we used photos and fake leaves)
• Mod Podge
• Brush to apply Mod Podge

Being Thankful:

• Every day in November, write grateful moments on a piece of paper. It could be a drawing or something you're thankful for.
• Place those small pieces of paper in the jar.
• Decorate the jar in any way you choose – maybe with photos,  souvenirs from times spent together as a family, maybe art supplies will do the trick.
• Then, come Thanksgiving Day, open the jar and read each gratitude moment.

Come up with your own ideas!