Gratitude

NLPS Developed Resources

Our Mental Health Team (Student Advocacy Counsellors and SFSK Wellness Coaches) have developed the following resources for our NLPS families:

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Daily gratitude activities and journal questions. Complete them all and see what a difference it makes!

Gratitude Dice Game

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If you’re looking for a purposeful activity for family night, look no further than the Gratitude Dice game. Maybe the winner gets to be the recipient of a Random Act of Kindness. 

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Keeping a regular Gratitude Journal encourages us to acknowledge the good things we might otherwise take for granted. It allows us to have mindful moments which in turns lowers stress. Download this resource by clicking on the picture or check out the many journals that are available online.

 

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You can use this resource to help spark a conversation with your children about gratitude.

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This strategy can boost our appreciation for the things in our life that we take for granted. 

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Questions to help you reflect on what you are thankful for.

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Curated Resources

All of the resources below have been reviewed and recommended by our Mental Health Team (Student Advocacy Counsellors and SFSK Wellness Coaches).

The books listed below can be requested at your local library or purchased at the retailer of your choice. Many are also available as audiobooks and we have included read aloud YouTube videos when available.

Gratitude is My Superpower: A Children's Book about Giving Thanks and Practicing Positivity

by Alicia Ortego
Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use the magic of her stone? She will realize that the power of gratitude is hidden in her heart.



Thankful

by Eileen Spinelli
Celebrate everyday blessings, practice thankfulness, and observe the wonderful acts of service that keep us going each and every day. 



Those Shoes

by Maribeth Boelts
All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has -- warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend -- are worth more than the things he wants.



2 Minute Short Gratitude Story for Kids - Help Others Value Humanity and Time 



An Experiment in Gratitude | The Science of Happiness 



The Four A's for Expressing Gratitude

A Grateful Day with Brother David Steindl-Rast



How to Talk to Kids About Gratitude



Kid President's 25 Reasons to be Thankful! 



Kindness Boomerang - "One Day"



Let's Talk Gratitude



Practice Gratitude for Good Mental Health



The Science of Gratitude



What Teens Are Thankful For