What Teens Are Thankful For

A first-grade teacher, a best friend, a parent — watch high schoolers read their Gratitude Letters to the people they’re thankful for. Try this gratitude exercise with your students.

Thank you Greater Good Science Center for your partnership in creating this video!

Explore different ways to practice gratitude with your students

In the research-backed Mindful Schools K-12 Curriculum, explore different ways to practice gratitude with students––What am I grateful for? How does gratitude make me feel?

Dive deeper into these lessons and learn science, strategies, and resources to bring mindfulness to your classroom in our 201: Mindfulness in the Classroom course. Mindful Schools has trained over 60,000 educators to bring mindfulness to school settings.

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Mindfulness is a practice that supports us to not only better manage stress and improve focus – it also supports us to cultivate positive states of mind like gratitude, joy, and compassion. Learn more about Mindful Schools’ professional development courses for educators to create positive change in classrooms, schools, and at home.

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