GRATITUDE ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox – School Counseling

Are you looking for a creative way to teach kids the importance of gratitude and how it can improve their well-being? Our Gratitude Activities resource is an essential addition to your school counseling toolbox or SEL curriculum. This resource, part of a comprehensive coping skills toolbox, uses the relatable story of Buddy the Dog to teach children how practicing gratitude can enhance their mood, relationships, and overall outlook on life. Perfect for school counselors, teachers, and parents, this resource combines storytelling, crafts, and reflective activities to make learning about gratitude fun and engaging.

What’s included in our Gratitude Activities pack:

• Letter to Students: A warm introduction to gratitude, encouraging children to explore the joy and positivity that comes from appreciating the good in their lives.
• Gratitude Tip Sheet: A kid-friendly guide explaining what gratitude is, why it matters, and how to practice it every day.
• Dogs & Gratitude Handout: Fascinating facts about dogs and how their loyalty and love reflect the spirit of gratitude, helping kids connect the concept to something familiar and heartwarming.
• Story – “Buddy the Dog and the Power of Gratitude”: A touching story about Buddy discovering how expressing gratitude can strengthen friendships and make his days brighter.
• Dog Crafts: Cut-and-Paste Dog Crafts in both black-and-white and color versions, perfect for creative play and reinforcement of the gratitude lesson. Dog Finger Puppet Craft, offering a fun and interactive way for children to explore the story and practice gratitude in a playful setting.
• 12 Reflective Discussion Questions: Simple but meaningful prompts designed to help kids think deeply about what they’re grateful for and how they can show appreciation in their daily lives.
• Activities & Worksheets: Variety of activities and worksheets to reinforce the concept of gratitude.

This Gratitude Activities resource is a perfect way to help children build a positive mindset and strengthen their social-emotional skills. Ideal for school counseling sessions, SEL programs, or at-home learning, this resource empowers kids to appreciate the little things in life – just like Buddy the Dog discovers the power of gratitude!