GRATITUDE vs UNGRATEFULNESS

DEFINITION: Gratitude is expressing thanks and appreciation for the people, places and things in my life.

COMPANION TRAITS:        Gratitude is expressing thanks and appreciation for the people, places and things in my life.

Quotes

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Anonymous“

“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” – Mary Davis

“Two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we take; the larger kind we feel for what we give.” – Edwin Arlington Robinson

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” – Epictetus

“If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” — Rabbi Harold Kushner

“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.” – Roy T. Bennett

“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” – Anthony Robbins.

Videos

Students Discover the Power of Gratitude on a Community/Class Act

The Amazing Effects of Gratitude

5 Videos That Teach Children Gratitude

https://www.thedigitalslp.com › 2019/11 › teaching-children-gratitude-2

Songs

Free gratitude songs and rhymes for Home or School

https://bitsofpositivity.com/free-gratitude-songs-and-rhymes-for-home-or-school/

Thankful by the JuiceBox JukeBox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeSdQmO51Ps

The Gratitude song by Michael Farr

https://soundcloud.com/omazing-kids-yoga/the-gratitude-song

Lessons

Six gratitude lessons to teach in your classroom

https://proudtobeprimary.com/gratitude-lesson/

11 classroom activities to teach children gratitude

https://www.imaginelearning.com/blog/2018/11/11-classroom-activities-teach-students-gratitude

Three gratitude lessons for K-8  classrooms

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_gratitude_lessons_for_k_8_classrooms

Teaching kids about gratitude with free lesson plan

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/515451119823623553/

Books

Children’s Books on Gratitude:

The Thankful Book
by Todd Parr

Thank You, Omu!
By Oge Mora

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
by Traci Sorell

A Kids Book About Gratitude
by Ben Kenyon

Thank you Bear
by Greg E. Foley

The Thankful Book
by Mo Willems

My Heart Fills With Happiness
by Monique Gray Smith

You Are My Happy
by Hoda Kotb

The World is Awake: A Celebration of Everyday Blessings
by Lindsey Davis And Joseph Bottum

Adult Gratitude Books:

The Little Book of Gratitude
by Dr. Robert A Emmons

Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier
by Dr. Robert A. Emmons

Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Every Day of Your Life
by M.J. Ryan

Gratitude
by Oliver Sacks

Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul
by  Robert Emmons and Joanna Hill

Website links for more info

Harvest Time Partners Foundation – free character building resources

Free Resources

positivepsychology.com 13 Most Popular Gratitude Exercises and Activities