Gratitude Facilitator Guide
Gratitude in Action
Teacher Facilitator Guide
Tier 1 Classroom Lesson
30 Minutes 4th Grade
Learning Objective
Students will define gratitude, identify moments of appreciation in their own lives, and practice expressing thanks to foster a positive classroom community and personal resilience.
Why This Matters
This lesson introduces concepts of collaborative and active learning through the lens of gratitude. By identifying everyday situations to express appreciation, students develop a positive mindset and build the social-emotional support structures needed for long-term resilience.
Materials Needed
- Video: "Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve"
- Gratitude Worksheets (1 per student)
- Pencils or markers
Instructional Steps
5m
Minutes
Introduction: What is Gratitude?
- Opening Question: Ask students, "What do you think 'gratitude' means?" Accept various answers (thankfulness, being happy for what you have).
- Discussion: Discuss why gratitude is important. How does it make you feel when someone says "thank you" to you? How does it feel to say it to someone else?
- Context: Introduce the video as an example of how gratitude helps us build resilience and connect with others.
3m
Minutes
Video Viewing
- Play the video "Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve".
- Guided Observation: Ask students to look for specific moments where characters express appreciation or help one another.
7m
Minutes
Group Discussion
- Reflect: How did the characters show gratitude in the video? Was it through words, actions, or both?
- Big Picture: Why is it important to express gratitude especially when we are having a hard time?
- Connection: Encourage 2-3 students to share a recent experience where they felt grateful for something small.
10m
Minutes
Gratitude Activity
- Distribute the Gratitude Worksheet.
- Pair Work: Have students work in pairs to brainstorm. This encourages the "collaborative learning" approach.
- Task: Students list 3 things they are grateful for and 1 specific way they will show gratitude today.
5m
Minutes
Closure & Challenge
- Sharing: Invite a few students to share their "Gratitude Action" with the class.
- The Challenge: Set a class goal: "Express gratitude to at least one person before the end of the school day."
Gratitude Classroom Slides
Gratitude in Action
Building Kindness & Resilience Together
What is Gratitude?
Think about it...
"Being thankful and showing appreciation for the good things in our lives."
Why do you think it is important to say "Thank You"?
Video: Getting Help
Watch & Listen
Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve
Pay close attention to how the characters help each other and show appreciation.
arrsd.lennylearning.org/view/getting-help...
Let's Discuss
How did the characters show gratitude in the video?
Why is it important to express gratitude, even for small things?
Your Turn
1
Grab your Gratitude Worksheet.
2
List 3 things you are grateful for today.
3
Describe one way you will show gratitude to someone else.
Daily Challenge
"Express gratitude to at least one person before the end of the day!"
Kindness is contagious—start the spread!
Gratitude Reflection Worksheet
Gratitude in Action
Reflecting on the good things in our lives.
Name:
Date:
What is Gratitude?
Gratitude is focusing on what is good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. It can be big things, or very small things!
1
Three Things I'm Grateful For
Think about people who care for you, places you feel safe, or things that make you smile.
2
My Gratitude Action
Describe one way you can show gratitude to someone today. (Example: Say thank you, help a friend, or give a kind compliment).
Gratitude changes everything