Gratitude Counseling Activity: Gratitude Lesson for Community Building

Gratitude Counseling Lesson - This gratitude classroom counseling lesson plan will help students in grades 4-5 share the things they are grateful for and build a more supportive community! Students learn the benefits of gratitude and then discuss what it means to "be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." This lesson encourages students to learn about each other's values, strengths, and uniqueness so that when others are in need of support, they already know how to be there.

What's included:

• Detailed, scripted lesson plan (BW and color)
• Slides for instruction (PPT file, can be opened in Google Slides)
• Individual student handout to create a "gratitude rainbow" (BW)
• Printable posters (color & BW) 

FAQS:

Q: Do I need extra materials?

A: You'll need writing and coloring utensils only.

Q: How long will this take?

A: I did this lesson in a 45-minute block. All students are different.

Q: Can I use this in small groups?

A: Absolutely!

Please note: this is a digitally downloadable resource.  You will not receive anything in the mail.