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Gratitude Grove Lesson Plan

Students will explore gratitude by reflecting on things they appreciate, creating personalized thank-you leaves, and collaboratively building a classroom “Gratitude Grove.”

This lesson fosters emotional well-being, builds community, and encourages empathy by guiding students to recognize and express thankfulness.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Gratitude

10 minutes

Step 2

Class Discussion

8 minutes

Step 3

Leaf Creation

12 minutes

Step 4

Building the Grove

10 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up Reflection

5 minutes

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Welcome to the Gratitude Grove

What Is Gratitude?

Examples of Gratitude

Why Gratitude Matters

Reflect & Share

Create Your Thank-You Leaf

Grow Our Gratitude Grove

Keep Practicing Gratitude

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Gratitude Grove

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