Gratitude Challenge

Explore some of the things in your life that you are grateful for.

Wednesday, July 22

Gratitude is being thankful and appreciative of the good things you have. Being aware of and grateful for the good things we have helps us to learn more about ourselves and what is important to us. In this challenge, you will explore some of the things in your life that you are grateful for.

This activity is for ages 6-10, but anyone can join.

Supplies:

• A  jar or any container
• Scrap paper
• Pen/pencil

The Challenge:

Your challenge today is to create a gratitude jar. Gratitude exercises, like this, can help you learn about yourself, feel happier and less stressed. If you enjoy it, you can continue by adding notes of gratitude.

Find a jar or a container. Cut or tear paper into 10 small pieces. On each scrap piece of paper, write down or draw a picture of 1 good thing that happened to you or that you are thankful for. Here are some ideas to help you think of what to write:

• People that you care about
• Activities you enjoy
• Some times that made you laugh
• Things that you are proud of
• Some fun memories
• Places that you enjoy
• Things that make you smile
• Nice things other people did for you

Then, fold the pieces of paper and drop them in your jar. You can keep adding a few things to it every day or whenever you want. Open the jar once in a while and read the notes.

Extensions:

• Decorate the outside of your jar.
• Come up with a time each day that you add 1 or more things to your jar, like right when you wake up or right before bed.
• Share some of the things that you wrote down with someone you can trust. Ask them to tell you about some of the things they are grateful for.