Lesson Plan

The Gratitude Rainbow Lesson Plan

Guide students in creating a personal 'Gratitude Rainbow' to reflect on and express what they are thankful for, thereby fostering positive mindset and emotional well-being.

This lesson helps students recognize and articulate positive experiences, enhancing self-awareness and gratitude which can lead to improved emotional health and mindset.

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Prep

Preparation for The Gratitude Rainbow Lesson

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Art Activity – Creating the Gratitude Rainbow

25 minutes

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to The Gratitude Rainbow!

Introduce the Gratitude Rainbow activity. Briefly explain that today's lesson is about reflecting on and expressing what we are thankful for in a creative way. Emphasize the importance of gratitude for maintaining a positive mindset.

What is Gratitude?

Present the concept of gratitude. Ask students what they think gratitude means and share a few examples. This slide should set the tone for a reflective yet fun activity.

How to Create Your Rainbow

Explain the steps for creating the Gratitude Rainbow. Encourage students to think about various aspects of their lives that they are truly thankful for. Clarify that each color of the rainbow can represent a different kind of gratitude.

Share & Reflect

This is the final slide to prompt students to share their work with the class if they’re comfortable. Use this time to facilitate a discussion on the activity and remind the students why gratitude matters.