gratitude workshop for kids can foster positive thinking, enhance emotional well-being, and help children develop an appreciation for the small joys in life. The workshop should be fun, interactive, and simple, with age-appropriate activities.

1. Workshop Overview

• Duration: 1-2 hours (adjustable)
• Target Group: Kids (Ages 6-12)
• Objective: Introduce kids to the concept of gratitude and teach them how to express appreciation for the people, things, and experiences in their lives.
• Outcome: By the end of the workshop, children will understand what gratitude is, why it’s important, and how to practice it daily.
• The Power of Gratitude 
• Gratitude Journaling and Drawing
• Gratitude Meditation
• Building a Gratitude Tree
  
  

  Workshop Resources

  • Handouts: Gratitude worksheets or journal pages for kids to fill out.
  • Materials: Paper, markers, crayons, stickers, construction paper for gratitude cards and tree leaves, glue, and a large poster board or small artificial tree for the Gratitude Tree activity.
  • Gratitude Bingo Cards: Pre-made cards with everyday items for the icebreaker activity.
  • Storybook: A gratitude-related children’s book for storytime
  Gratitude Challenge: Give kids a simple 7-day gratitude challenge where they can write or draw one thing they’re thankful for each day. You can even provide a mini booklet for them to track their progress.