Lesson Plan

Joyful Journeys Lesson Plan

Students will recognize and document positive moments from their daily lives by identifying at least three things they’re grateful for through storytelling, journaling, and a creative craft activity.

Cultivating gratitude helps children develop a positive mindset, boosts emotional resilience, and encourages social empathy as they learn to notice and appreciate everyday blessings.

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20 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Storytelling

15 minutes

Step 3

Journal Entry

15 minutes

Step 4

Gratitude Tree Craft

20 minutes

Step 5

Sharing & Reflection

10 minutes

Step 6

Cool-Down and Closing

5 minutes

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Joyful Journeys: Cultivating Gratitude

Lesson Objectives

Warm-Up Discussion

Story Time: A Small Surprise

Story Reflection

Journal Entry

Gratitude Tree Craft

Sharing & Reflection

Cool-Down and Closing

Thank You!

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Joyful Journeys

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Stephanie Beckley

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