YEAR 4-5 TERM 4 GRATITUDE JOURNALS
In our final term of the year we have started individual “Gratitude Journals”
What Is Gratitude?
Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is about pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even computer access. It's taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether it's a small thing or a big thing.
We can use lots of words to describe feelings of gratitude: We might say we feel thankful, lucky, fortunate, humbled, or blessed.
Why Gratitude Matters:
Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Making a habit of practising gratitude can also be good for us. Like other positive emotions, feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a big positive effect on our lives.
Here are some journal entries…..
“I am grateful for living in Tasmania.” - (Dante)
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that I have been given to play sports and other extracurricular activities with my friends in and outside of school.” - (Hamish)
“You know how we feel happy when we’re kind to someone or make them smile? You get that same feeling when we show gratitude.” - (Alexia)
“I’m grateful for two great parents who care about the environment, are funny, nice, caring, kind and loving.” - (Finn)
“I’m grateful for my school, my amazing friends and teachers.” - (Nash)
“I’m grateful for the compassion shown to others during Covid 19.” - (Conor)
“I’m grateful for being able to have big dreams.” - (Gabe)
“I’m grateful for my Nan for being there for me and never giving up.” - (Kyeshia)
“I am grateful for what mum and dad have done for me.” - (Cody)
“When I’m grateful I feel happy, excited and surprised.” - (Ruby C)
“I am grateful for having a roof over my head.” - (Meghan)
“I am grateful for my family, my friends and my teachers.” - (Stephanie)
“I am grateful that mum can take me to sport.” - (Darcy)
“If everyone showed a little bit of gratitude every day then it would make everyone feel better and have a positive effect on the world.” - (Ruby R)
