Simple Gratitude Activites for Kids & Family
November always feels like a month that nudges us to slow down—but the truth is, we’re often busy. Between getting ready for Thanksgiving gatherings, helping with school parties and events, and even starting to prepare for the Christmas season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Sometimes it’s hard to accept the invitation that November is offering us.
One simple way to pause and lean into the Thanksgiving holiday is to practice gratitude. Not just for our kids, but for us as parents too. When we help our kids notice what they’re thankful for, it reminds us to pause as well—to take in the cozy family dinners, the silly sibling jokes, or the snuggles on the couch while watching a seasonal movie or reading a favorite book.
If you’re looking for some simple, fun ways to bring gratitude into your home this season, I’ve gathered a few printables and activities for you to try with your kids. These are easy, low-prep, and perfect for those quiet family moments we’re all craving.
Gratitude Books for Kids
Here are a few wonderful books that help spark conversations about thankfulness and noticing the small blessings around us:
Vintage Story Books
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, chances are you remember curling up with Franklin, Little Critter, or a Berenstain Bears book before bed. Those stories were simple but full of heart, and they always tucked in a little life lesson about kindness, thankfulness, or family. Sharing those same books with our kids now feels like a sweet full-circle moment, where we are passing down a cozy tradition
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4 Simple Gratitude Activities
Grateful Dice Printable Game
by Artsy Fartsy Mama
“I am Thankful for” Printables
by The Savvy Sparrow
Thankful Pumpkin Pie Craft
by Cultivating Brilliant Minds
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