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Are you looking for ways to encourage an attitude of gratitude in your children? Here are some creative ideas to get you started!
Copywork and Writing
Copywork: Thankful Heart Quote at Mama’s Learning Corner
Printable Gratitude Journal at Motherhood on a Dime
Writing: Thankful Pages at Mama’s Learning Corner
Gratitude Journal Cards at Family Your Way
I Am Thankful/Grateful Writing Pages at Mama’s Learning Corner
Crafts and Projects
Thankful Turkey Kids Craft at Confessions of a Homeschooler
Thankful Tree at Motherhood on a Dime
Thanksgiving Banner at Parents.com
Thankful Turkey Paper Plate Craft at Danielle’s Place
Thanksgiving Chain at Motherhood on a Dime
Handprint Thankfulness Tree at Life by Ashley Pichea
Gratitude Turkey Treat Jar at Toddler Approved
Books
For moms:
Thanksgiving Heart: Cultivating Gratitude in Young Children All Year Round
Growing Grateful Kids: Teaching Them to Appreciate an Extraordinary God in Ordinary Places
For children:
Thanksgiving, What Makes It Special?
Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks (Reading Railroad Books)
Printable Word Art
“Not what we say about our blessings but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” – at Somewhat Simple
“In all things, give thanks.” – PLUS another fall-themed word art, both at Yellow Bliss Road
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – available in four colors at Cheep Ideas
“The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” – 2 versions available at Remodelaholic
Gratitude word art – at Just Peachy
“Give thanks.” – at Madigan Made
“There is always something for which to be thankful.” – at Delightful Order
How do you encourage gratitude in your children?
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