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🌱 Gratitude Part 2😀
Melissa Moore
November 15, 2024
Hello Sproutly Families,
Welcome back to Sproutly! This week, we’re continuing our journey into teaching gratitude—a value that goes beyond good manners and into creating a lifelong positive mindset. Helping kids understand gratitude in deeper, more meaningful ways can support their emotional well-being, strengthen their relationships, and improve resilience.
By encouraging small acts of thankfulness, we’re giving them tools to recognize and appreciate the good around them, no matter how small. Let’s dive into more ways to make gratitude a daily habit for your child, fostering appreciation and joy along the way!
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Feature Article
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Kids aren’t born with an innate sense of gratitude; they need guidance to learn how to express and practice it. Teaching and modeling gratitude can start at any age, though the earlier, the better! The article Teaching Kids How to Be Grateful on Strong4Life.com offers valuable insights into the benefits of gratitude and practical ways to help your kids incorporate it into their lives.
Activity of the Week
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Gratitude Chain
What You’ll Need:
Strips of paper, tape or glue, markers
Instructions:
Have your child write one thing they’re grateful for on a strip of paper.
Link each strip to the previous one, creating a growing gratitude chain.
Watch the chain grow over time, and revisit each link as a reminder of all the good things in their lives. This can be a fun holiday decoration or something to keep all year!
Helping kids recognize and express thankfulness doesn’t have to be complex—it’s about the small moments and simple reflections. By modeling gratitude, engaging in activities that make them think about what they appreciate, and making thankfulness a daily habit, we’re helping our children build a mindset that sees and values the good in their lives.
Gratitude is a gift that grows with practice, shaping them into happier, more empathetic, and resilient individuals. Here’s to creating a lasting gratitude practice with your little ones, making gratitude something they’ll carry throughout their lives.
Warm regards,
Millie & Melissa
The Sproutly Team
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