🌻 Gratitude Grows: Teaching Thankfulness in Early Childhood
Making Early Learning Simple, Joyful, and Evidence-Based — by Ms. Vanessa
Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you.” It’s a way of seeing the world.
🌼 Gratitude Begins with Modeling
Children learn gratitude not by being told what to say, but by seeing it lived in front of them.
💛 The Science of Thankfulness
Gratitude supports emotional regulation, empathy, and resilience — key parts of early social emotional development.
🌿 Modeling Gratitude in Everyday Routines
Morning Moments
“I’m so thankful you’re here.”
Mealtime Conversations
Go around the table and share one thing everyone enjoyed today.
Bedtime Reflections
“Who did something kind for you today?”
🖐️ Simple Gratitude Activities
Infants
Narrate gratitude aloud: “I love spending time with you.”
Toddlers
Make a “Thankful Hearts” collage with photos of loved ones.
Preschoolers
Create a Gratitude Jar—draw or write something they’re thankful for each day.
🛒 Helpful Tools for Gratitude Practice
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