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Reading List Roundup: Gratitude Picture Books
A curated reading list for teaching Gratefulness—plus a printable download and a link to the full Gratefulness bookshelf on Goodreads.
Gratitude as a Sidekick Quality
Descriptions of how Gratefulness supports the other qualities.
Gratitude as a Core Value
Descriptions of Gratitude as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Fun with Character: Yuck Presents
Help students practice the art of Gratefulness with this "Yuck Presents" activity. By role-playing how to accept undesirable gifts with sincerity and kindness, students learn that true gratitude is about valuing the giver's thoughtfulness rather than the gift itself.
Fun with Character: Going Without
Help students cultivate genuine appreciation by reflecting on what it feels like to "go without" everyday comforts and loved ones. This discussion-based lesson challenges students to recognize things they take for granted and encourages them to express gratitude to others here and now.
Fun with Character: Links of Gratitude
Celebrate the power of appreciation by creating a visual "chain of gratitude" in your classroom. This hands-on activity encourages students to recognize the people they are thankful for and experience the positive impact of expressing that gratefulness out loud.
Family Character Clubhouse: Gratefulness Race
A family activity on Gratitude. Includes a download that teachers can send home with their students.
Interviewing with a Character Lens: Gratitude
Hiring for character helps organizations build stronger teams because character qualities shape how people make decisions, handle challenges, and work with others.
Connecting Gratitude to the History Curriculum
Use stories of Abraham Lincoln from your History curriculum to teach Gratefulness
Read to Lead: Leading with Gratitude
A featured workplace book—Leading with Gratitude—with a reflection question and Goodreads link to our book list.
Picture Book Pick: Apple Cake: A Gratitude
A featured Gratefulness picture book—Apple Cake—with a read-along link and ready-to-use classroom discussion questions.
No Matter How You Say It: Gratitude
A quick language-and-meaning snapshot of Gratitude, showing the word origins, sign language, and common idioms anyone can discuss.