One of my favorite seasons of the year is Thanksgiving. It’s a time to be around friends and family, and cherish the ones you love! Over the years I have used this Gratitude wreath craft with my students, and now my kids as a homeschooler! Here is a fun gratitude wreath craft you can create with your little ones!
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Gratitude Wreath Craft
Looking for an interactive craft to do with preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students this fall and thanksgiving?
This unit is perfect just for that! Gratitude wreaths are perfect for teaching little learners about what it means to be grateful. This craft is perfect fall time, and thanksgiving! My students loved it, and I’m sure yours will too! This craft is simple, fun, and interactive for little learners!
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What Is A Gratitude Wreath
A gratitude wreath is a decorative wreath made of natural material or a template. The overall goal of a gratitude wreath is to write down what you’re grateful for and place those notes around the wreath.
List Of Books That Teach Gratitude To Small Children
- Gratitude is My Superpower by Alicia Ortega
- Thank you, Mr. Panda, by Steve Antony
- Bear says thanks by Karma Wilson
- What If by Samantha Berger
- Last stop on Market Street by Mat De La Pena
- The Grateful Book by Todd Parr
- Have you filled a bucket today by Carol McCloud
At What Age Do Children Learn Gratitude?
Typically around the age of 2, and 3 some children start to understand the concept of gratitude. Most children around this age show gratitude when they express thanks verbally.
By age 4, and 5 children start to grasp the reason behind expressing thanks, and some may even show appreciation through serval cues, or even their actions.
Around the age of 6-8, children’s understandings start to deepen, they are now able to reflect on the feelings of the ones they love and care about.
The Benefits Of Teaching Kids Gratitude
- Fosters emotional intelligence
- Helps children to understand, and express their feelings more effectively
- Improves relationships
- Become more appreciative of others
- Encourages strong social connections
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