Lesson Plan
The Gratitude Garden Lesson Plan
Students will identify and express gratitude by writing appreciation notes to contribute to a collaborative Gratitude Garden, fostering mindfulness and community awareness.
This lesson cultivates positive social-emotional skills by encouraging students to focus on daily positives, appreciate peers, and build a supportive classroom culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to the Gratitude Garden
5 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Creating Gratitude Notes
20 minutes
Step 4
Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Extension Activity
5 minutes
Slide Deck
The Gratitude Garden
How to Create Your Gratitude Note
Keep Growing Your Gratitude
Worksheet
