Growing and Harvesting Gratitude
Growing and Harvesting Gratitude
As as an educator, time after time I go into classrooms and ask kids what gratitude is. Very, very seldom do a get a kid who raises their hand. So, I change the wording, “What does being thankful mean?” One or two hands may go up, but not many. I am not just talking 4-year-olds, here. 5th graders have problems with this question, too. And the answer I usually get is just the kid definition.
We all want grateful kids - kids who are appreciative of their experiences, others and what they have. And with good reason! Gratitude is a key player in helping to maintain a healthy brain function. In this digital social-emotional learning activity kit, we're going to talk all about gratitude - how to grow it, how to harvest it and how to make sure it's simply just the way you live.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITY KIT: Growing and Harvesting Gratitude
Here’s what you’ll get:
Brain-splain: The bite-size overview of what gratitude looks like in the brain and what brain research has to say about the amazing benefits of gratitude. When you’re done reading this page, you’ll know where you’ll be headed this month and why.
Inhale+Exhale: In this breathing activity, you’ll use visualization to bring a gratitude boost to your brains.
Brain Boost: In this activity we called Gratitude Goals, we’ll bring old-school flick footballs back to life, boosting gratitude and family connection!
Journals: Have children of multiple ages in your home? Feel like you could use some help with focusing and training your brain too? We’ve got you covered. You’ll get three sets of weekly printable journals (little kid, big kid and teen/adult) to help your family grow and bond.
Let’s Talk About It: Tired of asking what your kids feel and think and getting the cold, shrugged shoulder? A set of 12 conversation starters based around thankfulness will help you get deeper than how was your day and help open the family communication.
Three-a-Day Gratitude Game: This is our go-to method of starting a gratitude practice. In fact, it’s still one we use daily in our home. You’re going to love watching your kids boost their brains with gratitude.
Videos: Two short, fun videos - one for you and one for the kids to help explain what’s happening in the brain and how they have the power to make choices that benefit their mental and physical well-being.
FAQ’s
+ What age-group is this for?
Most of our printables are designed for preschool through elementary age kiddos, but you're not limited to that age-range, by any means. If you have children in multiple age groups, you're going to take what you learn and infuse it in your older kid's lives, too. Plus, if you have older children, the weekly journals will make a big impact on weaving social-emotional, mindful learning into your whole family.
+ My child has a diagnosis. Will this work for me?
100% yes. What we’re going to teach you is how to boost their brain in courage, kindness, respect, responsibility, gratitude, creativity, growth mindset and healthy lifestyle. No matter your child’s diagnosis or where their current mindset is, the life skills you’re going to teach them will impact their overall well-being, contentment and future success. Not only that, it will do the same for you, which will be pretty life-altering.
+ How much time will I need to devote each month?
The content and activities will not add more to your plate, it’s just going to make the moments you have more intentional. You’ll get a little nugget each month to focus on and tools and activities to deepen your knowledge on the topic. Over time, as you rewire your brain, you’ll see the changes you’ve made take root and flourish. We’re helping you change your mindset and giving you tools to help your kids change theirs.
+ How is the content delivered?
They will be instantly downloadable after you submit your order. You’ll also get an email with download options. You’ll find all the pdfs and a link to two fun (short!) learning videos - one for your kids and one for you. View and print any of the printable PDF’s that you’d like! Stick them in a binder and use them all year long.
+ Can I share the content I get with my friends?
We would love for you to share how much you love this program with your friends and family, but each purchase is licensed for one family and can only be used with the immediate family or caregiver. If your family is in a dual house situation, you can of course share it with both houses.