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3 Great Ways to Show Gratefulness

Showing gratitude is an important life skill that can help students build empathy and compassion and this is a great time of the year to do so! Here I am to share three fun ways to have students show their gratitude, with some adorable crafts that look perfect on the bulletin board and that families will love to see! 

ways to show gratefulness with primary students

Positive Pop Ups

Who doesn’t love a good card?! What’s even MORE exciting is the surprise of a POP UP card! Students love the element of something jumping out at them and think it’s super cool that they can make it themselves! This adorable card is an easy to assemble craft that also allows students to share what they are grateful for. It’s the perfect craft to keep kids engaged and a sweet gift they can give to their families. Check it out HERE!

pop up card craft

Thankful Pop Up Card

Turkey Writing 

Not only do these writing crafts look great on the bulletin board, but they help students express gratitude to someone important. Take them through the Writing Process and have them share about a person who’s made them feel special this year. You can check out some wonderful student examples below. Not only does this pack include the adorable thankful writing, but it also includes some engaging creative writing prompts like help the turkey escape Thanksgiving! Check them out HERE! 

 engaging turkey writing prompts

turkey writing activities

Engaging Turkey Writing Prompts

Lovely Lapbooks

Have you ever made a lapbook with students? It’s basically a file folder filled with mini pieces that come together to create something awesome. They are a great cumulative project that families will love to see. This lap book displays what students are grateful for, traditions they’re thankful that their families share, while also expressing gratitude for talents they possess. Students will use all kinds of skills to make this beautiful lapbook that you can check out HERE!

grateful lapbook project

lapbook projects for primary

Grateful Lapbook

Want all the fun with none of the stress? You’ll love the jam packed Thanksgiving bundle found HERE! It’s got you covered for the month of November and will keep students engaged as you keep calm and make it to Thanksgiving break!

  thanksgiving math and literacy bundle for primary grades

Jam Packed Thanksgiving Bundle

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