40+ Gratitude Journal Prompts For Kids to Use All Year
Gratitude is quite simply being thankful for something or someone. It is normally thought about more at Thanksgiving, however, these gratitude journal prompts have been designed to be used throughout the year.
We have also created lots of free printable writing prompts for kids that can be used with all age groups.
Apart from encouraging the kids to write more, these gratitude journal prompts will improve their mood. Kids, and adults for that matter, often go through life in the moment and don’t take time to truly be grateful for what they have.
This is a great way to reflect and be thankful every day.
grat·i·tude
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- the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
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These gratitude journal prompts can either be added to a journal (these Kraft ones are perfect) or just jotted down on a scrap of paper. I like to keep these so we use the Kraft journals linked above. But the most important thing is getting your kids to think about all the amazing things they have to be grateful for.
Gratitude Journal For Kids
If you prefer an actual gratitude journal these are our favorites:
- The 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids: A Journal to Teach Children to Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness
- Nature-Inspired Gratitude Journal for Kids: 90-Day Nature Gratitude Journal with 20+ Activities for Kids
- Gratitude Journal for Kids in 5-Minutes a Day: Fun Prompts and Activities for Thanks and Positivity
- The One-Minute Gratitude Journal
There are over 40 gratitude journal prompts for every season if you are looking for inspiration.
New Year Journal Prompts
- What are all the ways you could be more grateful for this year?
- Write three things you are grateful for
- Why is gratitude important to you?
- What were you most grateful for last year?
- What was your favorite book you read last year?
Valentine Journal Prompts
- How does being grateful make you feel?
- Write a story about someone you love.
- Write a letter of thanks to your mom, dad, or someone in your family who does everything for you.
- Is gratitude and love the same?
- Write about a time you felt loved.
- Finish this sentence 10 different times, I love……..
If you are looking for homeschool Valentine’s day ideas check out our latest post.
Easter Writing Prompts
- What is your favorite Easter activity?
- How do you celebrate Easter?
- Have you ever let someone down? Did you ask for forgiveness?
- Do you have a nice Easter memory? What was it? (A fun Easter Egg hunt with family, or a vacation?)
- Are you grateful for the Easter Bunny?
For even more Easter writing prompts grab our free printable Easter pages.
Summer Gratitude Journal Prompts
- Where was your favorite holiday destination?
- Where would you like to go on your summer vacation and why?
- How can you show gratitude in the summer months?
- Now school is over, what was your favorite lesson last year?
- Write a thank you card to your favorite teacher (or mom, if you are homeschooled!)
Other Gratitude Journal Prompts For Kids
- Name a book where the character showed gratitude, how and why?
- Which of your five senses are you most grateful for?
- Name three ways to give thanks without saying “Thank You”
Halloween Journal Prompts
- What candy are you most grateful for?
- What is your favorite Halloween costume?
- If gratitude was a person what Halloween costume would they wear?
- How do you feel when you think people are not being grateful? Do you think this is more noticeable on Halloween?
- Would you give more or less candy to a neighbor if they were being grateful?
Check out our favorite homeschool Halloween activities here.
Gratitude Journal Prompts for Thanksgiving
- Why is it important to have a Day of Thanks?
- What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving Day?
- Do you help cook the Thanksgiving meal?
- How do you show gratitude at Thanksgiving?
- What food are you most grateful for?
- What is the number one thing you are thankful for? And why?
Check out all of our favorite kid’s Thanksgiving homeschool activities here.
Christmas Journal Prompts
If you are thinking of sending thank you cards download our printable Christmas thank you cards that the kids can color in for that personal touch.
- How do you feel when someone gives you a gift?
- What is your favorite thing about Christmas?
- What are your favorite Christmas songs?
- Do you prefer receiving or giving Christmas gifts?
- What is your favorite Christmas movie?
- How do you spread Christmas cheer?
- What do you love about your Christmas decorations? Do you have any family traditions?
If you are looking for even more Christmas writing prompts check out our recent post. Or check out all of our favorite educational Christmas activities here.
Last Updated on 2 June 2023 by homeschoolof1