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A jar becomes a symbol of gratitude in an activity that challenges scholars to reflect on themselves. Learners decorate a jar to add a touch of personalization. Once ready, prompts offer participants a question or sentence frame that they answer then place in their Gratitude Jar.
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Instructional Ideas
- Make one gratitude jar for the entire class or invite pupils to bring in a container for a personal gratitude jar
- Plan time at the end of every day to complete an entry for the jar
- Implement the jar at the beginning of November, maintain it till after Thanksgiving to shed light on the importance of feeling grateful
Classroom Considerations
- If the glass jar is not safe in your classroom, choose a plastic Tupperware or similar container
- Prompts require copying and cutting
- The initial jar decoration and explanation may take around 30 minutes; however, time will shorten when pupils write their entries
- Invites pupils to share pictures of their jars on a private social media group
Pros
- The gratitude jar is suitable for use during the entire school year
- Encourages positive self-reflection and self-awareness
- Provides several links to additional resources
Cons
- None