Discover the power of gratitude with this compilation. These carefully curated prompts aim to guide children to express thankfulness towards their surroundings, fostering an attitude of appreciation and contentment. With topics covering family, pets, nature, and personal experiences, these prompts are tailored to help children reflect, appreciate, and articulate their feelings of gratitude. So, hop on board the Gratitude Express and let your child’s journey towards a grateful heart begin!
1. Gratitude for Family: Who in your family are you most thankful for and why?
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2. Favorite Toy: What’s your favorite toy and why are you grateful for it?
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3. Grateful for Friends: Write about a friend you’re thankful for.
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4. Favorite Book: What’s your favorite book and why are you grateful for it?
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5. Nature’s Gift: What’s something in nature you’re thankful for?
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6. Pets: If you have a pet, what do you love most about it and why are you grateful for it?
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7. Best Vacation: What was your favorite family vacation and why?
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8. Best Birthday: What was your favorite birthday memory?
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9. Favorite Season: Which season are you grateful for and why?
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10. Helpful Person: Who helped you recently and how did it make you feel?
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11. Kindness Received: What was the nicest thing someone ever did for you?
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12. Favorite Movie: What’s your favorite movie and why are you grateful for it?
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13. Beautiful Sight: What’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen?
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14. Favorite Song: Write about a song that makes you happy.
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15. Surprise Gift: What was a surprise gift you received and appreciated?
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16. Favorite Animal: What’s your favorite animal and why do you appreciate it?
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17. Special Talent: What’s a talent or skill you have that you’re thankful for?
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18. Favorite Game: What’s your favorite game and why do you appreciate it?
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19. Outdoor Activity: What’s your favorite outdoor activity you’re grateful for?
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20. Sweet Moments: What was a sweet or happy moment that happened recently?
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21. Safety: What’s something that makes you feel safe and why do you appreciate it?
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22. Good Advice: What was a good piece of advice you received?
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23. Favorite Teacher: Who is your favorite teacher and why are you grateful for them?
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24. Quiet Moment: Write about a quiet moment you enjoyed and why you’re grateful to have had experienced it.
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25. Favorite Sport: What’s your favorite sport and why do you appreciate it?
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26. Favorite Holiday: What’s your favorite holiday and why are you thankful for it?
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27. New Skill: What’s a new skill you learned that you’re grateful for?
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28. Best Part of Your Day: What was the best part of your day today?
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29. Favorite Place: What’s your favorite place in the world and why?
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30. Healthy Activity: What’s a physical activity you enjoy that keeps you healthy and why are you grateful for it?
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31. Cozy Bed: Write about why you’re grateful for your bed.
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32. Beautiful Flower: What’s your favorite flower and why do you appreciate it?
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33. Help from a Stranger: Write about a time a stranger helped you or your family.
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34. Rainy Day: Write about why you’re grateful for rainy days.
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35. Sunny Day: Write about why you’re grateful for sunny days.
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36. Favorite Tradition: What’s a family tradition you’re thankful for?
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37. New Experience: What’s a new experience you’re grateful for?
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38. Favorite Park: Write about your favorite park and why you’re grateful for it.
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39. School: Write about what you’re grateful for in relation to school.
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40. Something Beautiful: What’s something beautiful you saw today?
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41. Good Habit: What’s a good habit you have that you’re thankful for?
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42. Favorite Story: What’s your favorite story and why are you grateful for it?
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43. Homemade Meal: Write about your favorite homemade meal and why you appreciate it.
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